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Now Hiring Business Development & Relationship Manager

Business Development & Relationship Manager

Work type: Full Time | Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements | Regional NSW
Location: 151 Vincent Street, Cessnock NSW / Remote
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Applications Close: 28 August 2026

About Us

Formally known as Cessnock District Health Benefits Fund, Hunter Health Insurance (HHI) was established in 1952 to accommodate the booming coal mining industry and providing an affordable coverage for all its members. Since then, we have been proud to support the wider Hunter Valley community and the regions and industries within which they work.

HHI is focused on providing benefits that only a regional not-for-profit fund can provide through excellent service, competitive rates and a comprehensive range of benefits which recognise that wellbeing is about more than your health insurance cover – delivering on our Purpose, to partner with our community to improve health outcomes.

The Opportunity

The Business Development & Relationship Manager plays a pivotal role in growing HHI’s corporate health insurance program, forging genuine connections with small-to-medium businesses across the Hunter Valley. This is a hands-on role: as well as winning new corporate partners, the incumbent acts as the ongoing account manager for onboarded businesses and provides face-to-face service delivery to individual employees at their workplaces, ensuring every member has a trusted local contact at HHI.

Key Responsibilities

tick icon Proactively connect with small-to-medium businesses across the Hunter Valley to grow HHI’s corporate health insurance program
tick icon Build and manage a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, and present and negotiate tailored corporate health packages
tick icon Act as the ongoing relationship and account manager for every business successfully onboarded
tick icon Deliver face-to-face information sessions, inductions and enrolment support to individual employees at partner workplaces
tick icon Provide friendly, efficient service to new and existing members in relation to commencing or reviewing their cover through HHI’s direct retail channel, both face-to-face and over the phone
tick icon Build HHI’s profile through active involvement in the local business community

What We’re Looking For

tick icon Confident relationship-builder comfortable pitching to a business owner and sitting down with individual members
tick icon Proven ability to positively influence others

Why Join Us?

tick icon Competitive remuneration with maintained vehicle on offer.
tick icon Make a real difference in a community focused organisation.
tick icon Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
tick icon Be part of a close-knit, supportive team where your voice matters.
tick icon Contribute to a strong values-based culture and genuine commitment to our members.

If you are results driven, have a proven ability to positively influence others, have a passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes, and are looking for a flexible role within a small, dedicated team – contact us today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] including a cover letter and current resume.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We strongly encourage applications from people of all walks of life who share our values of equity, inclusion, and respect.

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