"Business Development Coordinator (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships)"

Job Description:

• Drive strategic initiatives and unlock new partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Shape sustainable, sector-aligned solutions that support world-class research.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until September 2027.
• Base salary: $116,262 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research is in the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides service and support to the UWA community and its partners in their pursuit of high quality, trusted, innovative research for our community.

Teams in the Office of Research are structured to develop, enable and protect research using a model that is researcher focused and encompasses specialist knowledge, education and development, enhanced visibility, and research management processes via online systems and governance.

The Research Infrastructure & Partnerships team sits within Research Enterprise and provides business development support to ensure world class research infrastructure is available to WA researchers and industry.

About the opportunity

• Collaborate with staff and external partners to identify and progress opportunities that enhance the capability, utilisation, and impact of UWA’s research infrastructure.
• Coordinate the development of funding proposals, business cases, and feasibility assessments to guide future investment in research infrastructure.
• Provide high-level strategic advice and analysis, preparing briefings and recommendations that strengthen governance of UWA’s research infrastructure portfolio.

About you

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information, facilitate collaboration, and prepare clear, high-quality documentation for internal and external audiences.

Position description: Business Development Coordinator (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships) 521815.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Erika Slavin at erika.slavin@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 27 November 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.