Business Development Officer

at  City of Ryde

• Support the long-term future of Australia’s original innovation district
• Work with leading national and international companies to unlock investment
• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills

ABOUT US

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 135,000 people, and a nationally significant local economy including more than 14,500 local businesses, the Macquarie Park Innovation District, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

As the Business Development Officer – Macquarie Park Innovation District, you will play a critical role in supporting the long-term future of Macquarie Park as a globally competitive innovation district. Working on behalf of the City of Ryde, you will foster productive working relationships with major business tenants and have your finger on the pulse when it comes to their evolving and growing business needs.
Bring together your understanding of business development practices and the innovation ecosystem to build a network of innovators to provide greater support for start-ups and scale-ups, deliver thought leadership events, and create fit-for-purpose investment attraction and retention strategies and supporting collateral.
Use your new network, knowledge, and insights to help the City of Ryde realise the full potential of the Macquarie Park Innovation District.