Business Development Consultant | Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Business Development Consultant | Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Posted: 06/08/2026

Closing Date: 05/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Allied Health,Sales

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

About the Role

The Business Development Consultant (AAC) plays a key role in expanding NovitaTech's Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and alternate access technology portfolio across disability, health, agedcareand education markets.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will build strong relationships with customers, clinicians,educatorsand sector partners, helping them identify appropriate assistive technology solutions to support communication and participation outcomes. While you will provide expert product and technical guidance, you will work closely with Novita's Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists when clinical assessment, prescription and co-consultation arerequired.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a passion for assistive technology, relationship building and improving outcomes for people living with disability.

In this role you will:

Drive sales growth and revenue across AAC and alternate access assistive technology solutions

Develop andmaintainstrong business relationships within disability, health, agedcareand education sectors

Identifynew business opportunities, referralpathwaysand strategic partnerships

Provide expert advice and demonstrations on AAC devices,softwareand alternate access technologies

Support customers, families,cliniciansand organisations to understand available technology solutions and funding pathways

Partner with Novita's Speech Pathologists, OccupationalTherapistsand clinical teams tofacilitateassessment,prescriptionand implementation ofappropriate solutions

Represent NovitaTech at industry events,conferencesand networking opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge,skillsand experience

Demonstrated experience achieving sales, businessdevelopmentor growth targets

Experience building and managing customer and stakeholder relationships across healthcare, disability, education, agedcareor related sectors

Strong knowledge of, or genuine interest in, AAC, assistive technology, rehabilitationtechnologyor related fields

Experience working with clinicians or subject matter experts, procurementteamsand government-funded services

Experience working with AAC, assistive technology, disability supports, allied health, educationtechnologyor rehabilitation products (desirable)

Ability to confidently present,demonstrateand explain technical products and solutions to a range of audiences

Strong commercial acumen and consultative selling skills

Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building capabilities

Ability to work collaboratively with clinical professionals,suppliersand support teams

Current driver's licence and willingness to travel asrequired

Education and Qualifications

Understanding of the NDIS, aged care,educationand hospital funding environments

Qualifications in business, health, disability, education, allied health, rehabilitation, assistivetechnologyor related fields are highly regarded but not essential. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered

NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check

We’reserious about safeguarding our clients. If youdon’thave a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working withChildrenCheck,we’lllet you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Join apurpose‑drivenorganisation where yourwhere your work helps connect people with life-changing communication and assistive technology solutions.

Be part of a recognised leader in AAC and assistive technology

Combine relationship management, businessdevelopmentand technologyexpertisein a rewarding role

Work alongside highly skilled Speech Pathologists, OccupationalTherapistsand assistive technology specialists

You’llalso enjoy a range of other benefits:

Total salary package includes base salaryand 12% superannuation

Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay

Further maximise your take home pay withadditionalsalary packaging benefits including mealand entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novatedleasingandadditionalsuperannuation contributions

We are looking to undertake interviews as applications aresubmitted.Novita may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate isidentifiedbefore the listed closing date.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates willbe requiredto complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.

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