Job no: 0063037
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 31 December 2024
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 to $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Work within the business development team to support and progress specific opportunities for the Faculty of Education
- Contribute to the business objectives of the Faculty by assisting with identification of new opportunities and securing current projects
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
Work closely with the Business Development Team to support and progress specific opportunities, maintain effective relationships with faculty staff, and manage transactions and agreements in line with the Faculty’s strategies and goals within the context of FoE’s Strategic Plan 2027.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Understand FoE’s capabilities and support the development of the FoE business development plan through specific projects.
- Collaborate with FoE and RIC colleagues to support the development and completion of transactional deals.
- Assist the BD Director with administrative support for developing opportunity responses, including tender responses.
- Coordinate identified opportunities and provide information into key business development systems.
Who we are looking for
You will be an enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated team player with a positive approach to business development, capable of providing excellent service to multiple internal and external stakeholders.
You will also have:
- A degree with 4 years subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience in a relevant field and/ or relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within a (ideally but not necessarily) in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
- Sound digital literacy and proficiency in CRM/data management systems.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
