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Business Development Manager

03/07/2026
19/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
VIC
Administration and Office,Banking and Financial Services

About the College:
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand. 

RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women's health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women. 

RANZCOG supports research into women's health and act as an advocate for women's healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing revenue diversification opportunities that support the strategic objectives of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The role leads the College's sponsorship and partnership activities, manages the Women's Health Foundation and associated trust funds, and works collaboratively across the organisation to maximise funding opportunities that support education, training, research, advocacy, and member engagement initiatives.

The position plays a key role in building sustainable relationships with corporate partners, philanthropic organisations, donors, and other stakeholders to strengthen the College's financial sustainability and enhance its ability to deliver strategic outcomes for members, trainees, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Driving sponsorship, partnership and fundraising opportunities to support the College's strategic priorities.
  • Managing the Women's Health Foundation, including donor engagement, grants, scholarships and trust funds.
  • Building strong relationships with sponsors, donors, philanthropic organisations and key stakeholders.
  • Identifying and securing new revenue streams through sponsorship, grants and strategic collaborations.
  • Preparing proposals, reports and business cases for leadership and governance groups.
  • Ensuring compliant, effective management of fundraising, sponsorship and Foundation activities.
  • Representing the College and supporting strategic projects that advance women's health outcomes.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, fundraising, commerce, communications, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development, sponsorship, fundraising, partnership management, or stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven ability to identify, negotiate, and secure commercial partnerships and sponsorship arrangements.
  • Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors, donors, and external partners.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience preparing budgets, business cases, and financial reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and report writing.
  • Highly developed negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across a complex organisation.
  • High level proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.

Desirable:

  • Experience working within a membership organisation, not-for-profit organisation, foundation, charity, or health sector environment.
  • Knowledge of philanthropy, donor stewardship, scholarship administration, or trust fund management.
  • Experience supporting governance committees, boards, or foundations.
  • Understanding of the Australian healthcare, education, or medical college environment.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return 

Working at RANZCOG means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Some of our benefits include:

  • Salary packaging
  • Flexible and hybrid working conditions
  • A range of leave options for all that life throws at you
  • Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity

We are proud to be an accredited Great Place to Work since 2023, with a current score of 83%! We are also recognised as a Work 180 Employer of Choice for Women since 2022 and recently ranked in the top 101 Workplaces for Women across Australia. You can find out more about all of our accreditations on our website!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our staff, trainee, and member workforce.

We encourage applications from First Nations, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent peoples; as well as parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith.

Feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at the College.

Please visit our Careers at RANZCOG webpage for more information on our benefits, candidate support and to get an idea of what our recruitment process is like.

TO APPLY: When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. You can view the Position Description here or by visiting the College vacancies list on our website.  

Applications Close: 19 July 2026 11:59 PM (AEDT). Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be shortlisted when they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.

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