• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• An attractive salary package on offer | 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Deakin’s Research Business Development and Commercialisation (BD&C) is a key function within the University’s Research and Innovation portfolio. BD&C areas within the division are Deakin’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) Trailblazer, Business Development, Intellectual Property, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship.

The Director, Business Development plays a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of strategies for linkages with industry, government and other public and private organisations to support research and development at Deakin University.

The Director’s leadership will be integral to the success of developing new strategies and initiatives for growing research and raising research income through the Business Development team, with a particular internal and external client focus, aligned to one or more of Deakin’s research strengths, working collaboratively to develop research and commercialisation plans.

As a Director, Business Development, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering strategic initiatives, ensuring their growth and development
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with Deakin’s goals and future needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver on strategies to position Deakin as a preferred research partner in targeted markets for industry and government
• Partner with key stakeholder and lead the development of long-term relationships, to ensure strategic alignment across faculties, institutes and portfolios, and external partners, developing a shared vision to grow research and industry-based projects, attract funds for research, foster collaboration with industry and government, and support the delivery of research outcomes
• Lead the team in developing strategies and manage significant business development activities with a particular focus on economics, sports management, health and mental health, law, education, creative arts and social sciences
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders and across the University to ensure alignment and successful delivery of initiatives

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated capacity to build relationships and represent with internal and external partners and customers, and at the highest levels across industry, government and university sectors
• Demonstrated industry or research sector experience of connecting research, funding and community impact
• Proven understanding of university research culture and the pathways for research engagement
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative work teams to achieve quality customer service for clients

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Amy Hunter (Executive Director) via email amy.hunter@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Director, Business Development HEW 10+.pdf

Applications for this position close on 28 November 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.