Senior Manager, International Development

• International Development

• Full-time, Fixed-Term opportunity for 3 years until 3rd November 2027

• Base salary will range from: $130,046 - $137,525 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)

• Based predominately at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity  

We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager to lead our Business Development and Engagement team. You'll play a key role in securing and growing commercial development projects for our University's International Development unit. As a leader, you'll manage a team of staff, contribute to development projects, and identify new opportunities. You'll also be responsible for setting the business development and engagement strategy, building partnerships and promoting UQ as a global leader in development expertise.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Business Development Strategy: Identify, assess, and manage business development opportunities, ensuring quality and compliance standards.

• Operational Excellence: Develop and refine tools, systems, and processes for efficient business development, including cost pricing, personnel management, and tender documentation.

• Financial Management: Contribute to budget preparation and ensure revenue and engagement targets are met.

• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including strategic collaboration with the Global Development Hub.

• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor the ID team, providing guidance on business development, engagement, and technical advisory work.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• On campus childcare options

• Discounted parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Degree and post graduate qualifications in a Development related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and training with at least 5 years management experience

• Significant knowledge and experience in the field of international development and/or international capacity building including tendering to secure business

• Knowledge of donor funding and government aid funding arena and experience working with Australian Government clients such as DFAT, other donor entities and Government agencies or corporate entities

• High level skills and experience in business development and tender writing with a proven track record of success

• Evidence of strong and effective leadership and management of functional groups and teams including direct staff reports

• Strong business acumen and relevant skills in designing business development strategies, sophisticated budgets and financial proposals within commercially competitive settings

• Proven record of strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, build and maintain strong business relationships.

• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and multitask across a range of proposals and business opportunities

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including; right to work in Australia, criminal check, etc.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Dallas Dowsett, Head, International Development at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.  

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section (Maximum 2 Pages)

• Resume 

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Applications close 30 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42808). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 8/10/2024.