Development Director
Development Director

Posted

17-Oct-2025

Location

Sydney

Sector

Charities

Salary

Work Type

Permanent, Part Time

Reference

3971865
Make a lasting impact through strategic growth and meaningful partnerships.

Good Return is an innovative not-for-profit working to create a world without poverty by enabling economic empowerment and financial inclusion across the Asia-Pacific region.

As Development Director , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s growth strategy , working alongside the CEO to drive major revenue streams and strengthen relationships with key funders , corporates , and foundations .

In this leadership role, you will:
  • Develop and deliver Good Return’s fundraising and business development strategy
  • Cultivate high-value relationships with foundations, trusts, and major donors
  • Oversee corporate partnership and marketing functions to support growth
  • Inspire and lead a small, high-performing team to meet ambitious goals
  • Represent Good Return with authenticity and purpose across stakeholder networks
About you

You’re a strategic and engaging leader with a proven record in business development and philanthropy . You’re skilled at identifying opportunities , building strong partnerships , and securing high-value gifts and investments . You’re also driven by purpose and passionate about sustainable impact and women’s economic empowerment .

You have:
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and fundraising
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
  • A strategic mindset and solid analytical skills
  • Proven leadership skills
Why join Good Return?
  • Salary packaging benefits + flexible hybrid working
  • 0.8 FTE senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
  • A collaborative, values-led culture built on inclusion, respect, and accountability
  
If you’re looking for the next step in your philanthropic career, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team making a tangible difference across the region, Apply now by submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role.

For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact  Jakki Travers at Beaumont People : Jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as they’re received.

Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
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