Senior Manager, International Development Lead

22 hours ago


Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager to lead our Business Development and Engagement team at The University of Queensland. As a leader, you will play a key role in securing and growing commercial development projects for our International Development unit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a business development strategy to identify, assess, and manage opportunities, ensuring quality and compliance standards.
  • Lead the development and refinement of tools, systems, and processes for efficient business development, including cost pricing, personnel management, and tender documentation.
  • Contribute to budget preparation and ensure revenue and engagement targets are met.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including strategic collaboration with the Global Development Hub.
  • Lead, manage, and mentor the ID team, providing guidance on business development, engagement, and technical advisory work.
About You
  • You will have a degree and postgraduate qualifications in a Development-related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and training with at least 5 years of management experience.
  • You will have significant knowledge and experience in the field of international development and/or international capacity building, including tendering to secure business.
  • You will have knowledge of donor funding and government aid funding arenas and experience working with Australian Government clients such as DFAT, other donor entities, and Government agencies or corporate entities.
  • You will have high-level skills and experience in business development and tender writing with a proven track record of success.
  • You will have evidence of strong and effective leadership and management of functional groups and teams, including direct staff reports.
  • You will have strong business acumen and relevant skills in designing business development strategies, sophisticated budgets, and financial proposals within commercially competitive settings.
  • You will have proven negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, build, and maintain strong business relationships.
  • You will have proven ability to work to strict deadlines and multitask across a range of proposals and business opportunities.
What We Offer
  • 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.


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