At a Glance
- Tasks: Grow client base and manage contracts for a social enterprise in Queensland.
- Company: Just Gold, Australia's first certified social enterprise management consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible remote work, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Part-time role with potential to grow into full-time; starts January 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in promoting inclusivity and accessibility while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development, government tendering, and contract management.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 $ per year.
Brisbane, remote and co-working. Part time, three days per week, with the intention of moving to full time as the Queensland portfolio grows. Commencing January 2027.
Just Gold is hiring a Business Development and Contract Manager to grow its client base and contracts in Queensland. The role is based in Brisbane, three days a week at $110,000 full time equivalent pro rata, plus superannuation and a performance bonus. It starts in January 2027, and applications are assessed on a rolling basis until the right person is found.
Location: Brisbane, remote and co-working
Employment: Part time, three days per week (0.6 FTE), with the intention of moving to full time as the Queensland portfolio grows
Remuneration: $110,000 per annum full time equivalent, pro rata, plus superannuation and a performance based bonus
Reports to: Founder and CEO
Commencement: January 2027
About Just Gold
Just Gold is Australia’s first certified social enterprise management consultancy and creative agency. We are Autistic and LGBTIQA+ owned and led, with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and work nationally with government, peak bodies and major organisations across strategy, communications, disability inclusion, social procurement and creative production. Our work helps institutions become fairer, more inclusive and more accessible.
Position purpose
The Business Development and Contract Manager grows Just Gold’s client base and contract portfolio in Queensland across our services in strategy, communications, disability inclusion, social procurement and creative production. The position sits within the national business development function and works closely with the CEO. It leads business development, tendering and the commercial management of Queensland contracts; project delivery is managed by our central delivery team.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and develop opportunities for Just Gold’s services with Queensland state and local government, peak bodies, universities and major organisations.
- Position Just Gold’s certified social enterprise status with buyers engaging suppliers through social procurement frameworks.
- Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships, and grow existing client relationships in Queensland.
- Lead Queensland tender and panel submissions, including compliance with Queensland government procurement requirements.
- Contribute to national tenders with the CEO and maintain the shared tender library.
Contract management
- Scope and price proposals with the CEO, and hand over each new contract to the delivery team with clear scope, budget and client expectations.
- Establish Queensland contracts, including terms, insurances, compliance requirements and invoicing schedules.
- Manage scope, variations and client reporting obligations, including social procurement reporting where required.
- Manage contract reviews, renewals and extensions.
Reporting
- Maintain accurate pipeline and contract records and report monthly to the CEO.
Selection criteria
- Business development experience in professional services or consulting, selling to government and institutional buyers.
- Experience with government tendering and panel processes, including Queensland government procurement frameworks.
- Experience in contract or account management, including scoping, pricing and managing variations.
- Understanding of social procurement, including how government and corporate buyers engage certified social enterprises.
- Established professional networks in Queensland.
- Strong written communication, particularly in proposal and tender writing.
- Ability to work independently within a distributed team and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to represent Just Gold’s purpose credibly with clients, understanding how our commercial work advances fairer institutions, inclusive practice and markets that reward social value.
- Experience in disability inclusion, community services or multicultural sectors.
Working at Just Gold
Just Gold offers flexible and remote working arrangements. We welcome applications from people with disability and neurodivergent people, and provide adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process on request.
Business Development and Contract Manager – Queensland in Brisbane employer: Just Gold
Just Gold is an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and social impact, making it a rewarding place to work for the Business Development and Contract Manager role in Brisbane. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee growth, Just Gold fosters a supportive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and team members can thrive while contributing to meaningful projects that promote fairness and accessibility across Queensland. Join us in shaping a more inclusive future while enjoying competitive remuneration and performance bonuses.
