Business Development Officer (Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Futures Institute)

Reference no:497194
Work type:Continuing - Full Time
Location:Bathurst
Categories:Administration, Marketing, Project Management, Professional

• Work with a newly established research institute aiming to become a global centre of excellence.
• Highly collaborative role building opportunities to achieve growth objectives.
• Work with a committed and passionate team.

The Role

• Continuing, Full time
• Level 8 - $107,199 to $121,340 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst (remote working arrangements may be negotiated) 

You will contribute to the development of relationships with the corporate sector, government and other agencies leading to co-investment, contracts and grants.

This is a collaborative role working with a broad range of academic and professional stakeholders to build new research and development opportunities, expand existing relationships with partners by growing the number of research and industry collaborations, student placements and industry PhDs.

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience coordinating business development projects in large or complex organisations.
• An understanding of the Australian AI and cyber security sector
• Stakeholder engagement skills to effectively manage and develop strategic relationships.
• Experience in financial modelling with ability to prepare business cases to ensure proposal viability.
• Strong project management and process design experience including revenue pipeline management experience (for commercial opportunities).

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us .

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Office of Engagement and Enterprise leads the following activities:

• Charles Sturt Engagement Strategy 2030
• Charles Sturt University Business Development and Enterprise
• Initiation of strategic precinct partnerships
• Strategic external engagement activities across the University’s footprint, including Charles Sturt Regional Engagement Plans and government relations
• Public relations, media and communications
• Advancement and philanthropic activities

The Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Futures Institute (AICF) is a new research Institute, aiming to become a world class research centre of excellence in data science, artificial intelligence, and cyber security, to pursue the agenda of regional discovery, showing how AI developed ‘off the beaten track’ and ‘in the wild’ can better serve not only rural and regional communities, but society as a whole, creating a new comparative advantage for Australia internationally.

The core principle of the AICF is research excellence, which implies having the best talent focused on challenging problems, working with dedication, integrity, sophistication, and responsibility.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Rachel McDermott | Director, Business Development (AICF) | [email protected]  

Closing Date: 11 pm, 7 March 2024

Advertised: 20 Feb 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Mar 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time