About Family Business Association (FBA)
- Family-run businesses account for 70% of all businesses in Australia and employ 50% of the workforce
- 70% of consumers trust family-owned businesses over non-family businesses, and 66% are willing to pay more for their products and services.
- 65% of GDP is contributed by family businesses
Family Business Association is the peak body for family businesses across Australia and New Zealand, helping family businesses to grow and thrive. We advocate for a sector that plays an integral role in our economy and social fabric, supporting the whole family business ecosystem - people in family business, those advising family business and amplifying the family business sector.
Family Business Members are supported through family business specific education and events, our Forum Group Program and other programs, including conferences, networking events, awards programs, a community of like-minded peers, and access to accredited advisors who understand the unique experience of family businesses.
Vision: We are highly regarded as a champion of the family business sector, supporting family businesses to thrive and maximise a positive economic and community impact.
Mission: To support families in business to grow and thrive.
Our Values: guiding our team in all that we do for the sector and our members: One Family, Supporting Members to Thrive, Be Authentic, and A Learning Mindset
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible work arrangements, including a home-based office
- Strong work-life balance in a part-time role
- Being part of a small, committed and values-driven team
- A role where relationships and people genuinely come first
About the Role
This is a part-time role focused on driving membership growth, engagement and retention across Queensland. Reporting to the National Membership Manager, the State Representative works closely with the national FBA team to build strong relationships with family businesses and advisors, and to grow FBA’s presence in the local market.
The role combines business development with member engagement. You will build and manage a pipeline of prospective members, convert opportunities into membership, and maintain regular contact with existing members to support retention and ongoing value.
You will also plan and deliver a calendar of high-quality local events, promote FBA programs and initiatives, and contribute to a consistent and engaging member experience. In addition, the role
supports the development of local partnerships and represents FBA within the broader business community.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is self-directed, commercially minded, and confident working remotely while staying connected to a national team.
About you
e a relationship-focused professional with a strong commercial mindset and a track record in business development, membership or a similar client-facing role. You are confident building and managing a pipeline, and comfortable converting opportunities into outcomes.
You build credibility quickly and maintain strong, trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. You communicate clearly and professionally, and you are proactive in keeping people engaged and informed.
You are highly organised and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a part-time, remote role. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
You are comfortable coordinating events and engagement activities, and you bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to delivery. You are also collaborative by nature, working effectively with a national team and contributing to shared goals.
Experience working with family businesses, professional services, or membership-based organisations will be highly regarded.
Next Steps
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity aligned with your skills and career goals, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications close on 17 May 2026. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications upon receipt and will commence interviews prior to the closing date. Only applicants progressing to interview stage will be contacted.
