Faculty Business Development Manager

QUT (Queensland University of Technology); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 146,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Superannuation 17%

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fitness Passport

Private health insurance discount

Purchased Leave

Salary packaging

Professional development

Indigenous staff network

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) seeks a Faculty Business Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives across graduate programs, executive education and custom client work. The role emphasizes market insight, industry engagement and real-world impact, translating workforce needs into growth opportunities for the Faculty of Business and Law.

Based at Gardens Point with a hybrid option, you will shape partnerships, drive revenue, and influence strategic directions across education

Qualifications

• Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications in a business related discipline or related area in conjunction with extensive relevant experience in commercial and/or Government related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain effective relationships across staff, colleagues, networks and other external bodies to achieve business outcomes.
• Proven success in new business and partnership development, with a strong track record of building and managing sales pipelines, generating leads and closing deals with senior executive to exceed growth targets and deliver against agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading a significant business development function, including accountability for commercial outcomes, strategic partnerships and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to drive client success through innovative partnership strategies and co-created solutions.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to produce high level documentation for executive level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategically identify and develop new markets, partnerships and growth opportunities across the Faculty's graduate programs, executive education and custom client programs.
• Translate emerging market and workforce needs into opportunities that strengthen the Faculty’s portfolio and deepen relationships with industry and government.
• Provide strategic advice on where the Faculty should focus business development efforts and how to position offerings in a competitive tertiary education environment.
• Lead a significant business development function with accountability for commercial outcomes, partnerships and revenue growth.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sales pipeline management

Partnership development

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Indigenous engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in business

Job description

• Remuneration: $172,761 to $193,229 pa (HEW10) (inclusive of $145,985 to $163,281 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading).
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• $145,985 to $163,281
• Ongoing, full-time
• Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Reference number: 26545
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $172,761 to $193,229 pa (HEW10) (inclusive of $145,985 to $163,281 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading).
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Faculty Business Development Manager to join QUT Graduate School of Business, Faculty of Business and Law. The Business Development Manager will provide strategic leadership in identifying and developing new markets, partnerships and growth opportunities across the Faculty of Business and Law’s graduate programs, executive education and custom client programs. Working at the intersection of strategy, market intelligence, industry engagement and education, the position will translate emerging market and workforce needs into opportunities that strengthen the Faculty’s portfolio, deepen industry and government relationships, and delivery sustainable growth and real-world impact. The role will proactively identify and shape opportunities and provide strategic advice on where the Faculty should focus its business development efforts and how it can best position its offerings in a competitive tertiary education environment.

About Us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world. The Faculty of Business and Law comprises the QUT Business School and QUT Law. Widely recognised for yielding career-ready graduates, industry engagement, and relevant high-quality research, we prepare learners and communities today for the real world of tomorrow.

What You Need To Succeed

• Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications in a business related discipline or related area in conjunction with extensive relevant experience in commercial and/or Government related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain effective relationships across staff, colleagues, networks and other external bodies to achieve business outcomes.
• Proven success in new business and partnership development, with a strong track record of building and managing sales pipelines, generating leads and closing deals with senior executive to exceed growth targets and deliver against agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading a significant business development function, including accountability for commercial outcomes, strategic partnerships and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to drive client success through innovative partnership strategies and co-created solutions.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to produce high level documentation for executive level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

We're Committed To Building a Culture That Fosters Connection Between People And Purpose. Beyond Personal And Professional Fulfillment, a Career At QUT Offers

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy , aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT. We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT. At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

Job opens:

30-Sep-2026

Applications Close:

21-Oct-2026 at 11.30pm

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