Internal Vacancies

Director, Business Development

• Newly created opportunity to drive regional development by forging commercial relationships
• Bring strategy, vision and purpose to generate strategic partnership and revenue opportunities for Charles Sturt University
• Build internal capability and drive a values led culture

The Role

• Fixed Term (up to 5 years), Full Time
• Senior remuneration package in the range of $156,499 to $195,624 p.a.
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

We are currently seeking an experienced business development leader to focus on revenue generation and strategic partnership operations in this newly created opportunity.

Utilise existing relationships and market knowledge to build, develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships and implement growth activities by identifying and securing new and profitable business opportunities. Drive whole of organisation culture change through mentoring and coaching staff, and making sound business decisions.

The ideal candidate will be well suited to navigating a complex organisational environment, with highly developed stakeholder engagement capabilities, display a commitment to business improvement practices,be results driven; and have advanced financial acumen.

To be successful you will have:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification and/ or relevant experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing critical business development projects in a large complex service or higher education organisation
• Advanced stakeholder engagement capabilities appropriate to developing and managing strategic relationships
• Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen to manage budgets, drive relationships and deliver whole of organisation outcomes

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) encompasses the Research Office, the Office of Global Engagement and Partnerships, the Office of Indigenous Affairs, the four University Research Centres plus a number of strategic agendas including ethics and compliance, commercialisation of research, the AgriPark and contribution to the University Strategy. The DVC RDI, in collaboration with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement (Research and Partnership), stewards the development of collaborative connections between Charles Sturt University and industry, end-users and stakeholders to strengthen and expand the research agenda. Closer strategic partnerships are sought based on the internationally competitive nature and relevance of Charles Sturt University research and the opportunity to provide Higher Degree by Research students with a more comprehensive training.

The Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (PVC) Community and Global Engagement provides a range of services and expertise to support the University in the development and management of domestic and international programs and linkages. The Office also oversees liaison with the national and international VET sector to facilitate, support and encourage students to transition from College to University.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Tom Burton | Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Community and Global Engagement) | tburton@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6582 9461

Closing Date: 11pm, 09 March 2021

Advertised: 16 Feb 2021 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Mar 2021 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time