Business Development Coordinator

This is a full-time, fixed-term Business Development Coordinator position focused on driving strategic partnerships and funding opportunities for UWA's research infrastructure. Key responsibilities include developing funding and partnership strategies, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and providing strategic analysis. Requirements include a business development qualification or equivalent experience, strong relationship cultivation skills, and experience administering complex funding programs.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of funding and partnership strategies that enhance the visibility, utilisation, and long-term sustainability of UWA’s research infrastructure portfolio.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with academic and professional staff, as well as industry government, and other partners to identify, scope, and progress collaborative opportunities.
• Provide strategic analysis and advice to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement across the research infrastructure portfolio.

• Note : As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency in business development.
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academic and professional staff, as well as industry and government representatives.
• Demonstrated experience in providing successful service-oriented administration of complex funding programs or development initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of how research is conducted within a university environment, including knowledge of appropriate funding opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to analyse challenges, identify solutions, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Position description: PD - Business Development Coordinator 524550.pdf
• To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Erika Slavin at erika.slavin@uwa.edu.au

• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working options.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Excluding casual positions.
• Salary packaging available.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.