Business Development Manager

Role Type:

Full-time or Part-time (min 0.6FTE); Fixed-term for 6 months

Faculty:

Architecture, Building and Planning

Department:

Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN)

Salary:

UoM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus 17% super

• Drive AURIN’s business development strategy by identifying growth opportunities, securing partnerships, and managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Play a pivotal role in expanding AURIN’s national impact, supporting data-driven decision-making for Australia’s cities and regions.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity

The Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will identify and pursue funding, revenue, and collaboration opportunities to expand AURIN’s reach and impact. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and relationship management skills to support research translation, negotiate agreements, and enhance AURIN’s business capabilities in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

What you will deliver:

• Support the Head of Business Development with the design, development, and engagement of innovative partnership opportunities in areas of strategic priority for AURIN.
• Establish a deep knowledge of AURIN’s capability and the capability of its partners to facilitate and broker strategically aligned opportunities.
• Support the effective management and curation of AURIN and its partners’ intellectual property portfolio in line with AURIN’s research translation and commercialisation strategies and intellectual property plans.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Demonstrate experience in achieving results and facilitating outcomes within existing relationships.
• Demonstrate knowledge and capacity to manage contractual relationships and obligations including management of IP.
• Demonstrate capacity to work in a challenging, dynamic and complex environment.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – AURIN

AURIN is Australia’s national digital infrastructure for urban and regional research, hosted by the University of Melbourne. The team brings together experts in data, technology, research and engagement to unlock powerful city insights. You will join a collaborative, forward-looking environment that values innovation, partnerships and practical impact on communities. As demand grows, AURIN is expanding its reach, offering significant scope to shape strategy and growth.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Brett Verity at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as able, as this position may close before the advertised deadline.

Position Description

JR-013141 AURIN, Business Development Manager PD.docx
JR-013141 AURIN, Business Development Manager PD.pdf