Business Development Associate

Join to apply for the Business Development Associate role at Avant Mutual About Avant Avant Mutual Group is Australia’s leading doctors’ mutual. We are an organisation created by doctors, for doctors. We support over 85,000 healthcare professionals and students with a range of products and services, including medical defence and indemnity insurance. Our products are designed to protect our members both professionally and personally, to safeguard their career and reputation and protect them and their families. Our mutual structure, heritage and ethos ensure that our members are at the centre of everything we do. As our range of products expands, tremendous opportunities exist to grow our business through acquiring new members and deepening our relationship with existing members. An opportunity has now become available to join our QLD Business Development team as a Business Development Associate, based in our Brisbane office in a permanent, full‑time position. This is an exciting role within a member‑centric organisation with a reputation of excellence across the medical and legal sectors. Key Responsibilities Represent Avant at industry events, with emphasis on fostering strong relationships with key industry organisations and delegates in attendance, ensuring target market penetration and growth. Lead activation, support, and growth across QLD in strategically important categories of medical students, early career doctors (ECD), and international medical graduates (IMG’s). Lead planning and delivery of QLD‑based events, including stakeholder liaison (venues, caterers, speakers, and internal teams) and on‑the‑day coordination as required. Support achievement of state sales growth targets by providing operational support to the QLD team, including stock management of event collateral and timely payment of invoices. Day‑to‑day operational management of key external relationships to ensure we leverage relevant events, communications and opportunities. Maintain strong relationships with key industry organisations to promote awareness of the Avant brand and retention of our members. Actively collaborate in a team environment aimed at encouraging superior skills and results. Deliver timely market and competitor insights to support strategic decision‑making and build competitive advantage. What you will need Proven success in a Business Development, Account Management, or Events Co‑ordination role, preferably in insurance, health care, pharmaceutical or public hospital sectors. Strong Business Development skills coupled with strong relationship management and presentation skills. Some financial acumen to work with invoices and track expenditure (maintain a basic budget and understand budget forecasting) for the QLD team. Agile and flexible mindset to pivot between sales, events and relationship management in a complex market. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and an innate desire to continuously learn and grow. Benefits & Opportunities At Avant, our people are the centre of everything we do for our members. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities to enable you to make a difference, learn, and grow in your career. Equal Opportunity Employer Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia’s diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities. Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about supporting Australia’s healthcare professionals, we’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr