Business Consultant - SME Growth

ABOUT IMPACT SEED 

Founded in 2015, Impact Seed is a leading WA impact advisory firm and the state’s only dedicated capacity builder for the social enterprise, impact investment and social innovation ecosystems. 

Our vision is an economy that works for everyone. We help organisations deepen and scale their impact through strategic advice, investment and connections. Across Impact Advisory, Enterprise Development, Impact Investment and Advocacy, we support impact from design through to delivery, generating measurable outcomes for communities and Country. 

Over the past decade, we have partnered with more than 100 social and First Nations enterprises, helping them build scalable business models that balance financial sustainability with social impact. 

In 2026, our team is growing. Our capacity-building program, Impact 2 Innovate, works across diverse industries to help business leaders navigate markets, business models and growth challenges. Support is hands-on and designed to equip purpose-driven businesses with the tools, strategies and networks they need to succeed. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, project-based team and enjoys working across sectors. You will provide practical, hands-on support to First Nations and non-Indigenous purpose-driven enterprises, helping them refine business models, explore revenue opportunities and build the leadership capability needed to scale. 

The role involves occasional travel across Western Australia to work directly with enterprise partners and communities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Business Advisory: Provide small business leaders with practical advice on strategy, operations and organisational troubleshooting.
• Strategic Planning: Develop key planning tools, including business plans, feasibility analyses and financial models.
• Business Opportunity Identification: Identify new market opportunities through practical industry and market research and analysis. 

ABOUT YOU – SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES 

Must-Have: 

• Commercially savvy: Experience growing competitive businesses across multiple industries.
• Small and medium business experience: Experience working at a strategic level in competitive, resource-constrained business environments. Strategic planning: Experience developing and using planning tools such as business plans, marketing plans, feasibility analyses and financial plans, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Adaptive approach: Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients, capabilities and contexts.
• Cultural capability: Demonstrated experience working effectively alongside First Nations organisations, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Self-starter: Comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities and taking initiative to drive projects forward. 

‘Nice-to-Haves’: 

• Entrepreneurial mindset: Start-up experience.
• Regional Perspective: Experience living and working in regional Western Australia.
• Investment readiness experience: Exposure to social finance, impact investing or investment readiness programs.
• Coaching and facilitation: Strong skills in facilitation, mentoring, coaching or capability building. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Much of our work is undertaken alongside First Nations enterprises, organisations and communities, and we value and welcome First Nations perspectives, knowledge and leadership within our team. 

WHY JOIN IMPACT SEED? 

• Lead meaningful projects that make a tangible difference. 
• Work with a purpose-driven team nurturing, shaping and growing WA’s ‘business for good’ movement. 
• Engage with a wide variety of businesses and impact-focused projects. 
• Enjoy a flexible, remote-friendly work environment with limited in-person requirements and the freedom to structure work around your life. 

INTERESTED?

"Apply Now" or reach out to us to learn more! 

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. 

Our office is based in Subiaco. Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated, but the role cannot be completed fully remotely. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we are looking to appoint as soon as possible.