Business Development Manager

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2024 based in The Australian Centre for Business Growth at the City West campus
• Commencement Salary: $90,234 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

We are seeking a marketing and communications expert to manage the business development activities and messaging for the Australian Centre for Business Growth. You will utilise your natural interpersonal skills, strong business acumen, and extensive experience in the field to both develop and execute the Centre’s marketing and communications strategy and ensure its effective delivery.

You will also be involved in managing the Centre’s public relations profile, leveraging all digital and social media channels, 3rd party sponsorships and partnerships to continue to build thought leadership credentials and lead volumes for the Centre. In addition, you will maintain and develop effective relationships with potential clients, academic and business leaders, government, sponsors and alumni.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and execute the brand building, marketing and communications strategy for the Centre
• Coordinate the business development activities of the Centre
• Manage sponsorship arrangements and agreements, including business relationships
• Oversee the development and delivery of new print and online program materials
• Lead product development projects and manage other unique projects as they arise

Essential Skills and Experience

• A degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated understanding of contemporary marketing and communication principles
• Extensive experience in business development, including generating new relationships and managing strategic partnerships
• Demonstrated expertise in managing digital and social media marketing channels and campaign management platforms associated with these (e.g. Meta Business Suite). Thorough understanding of targeting and message management on Meta, LinkedIn and Google (incl Youtube) channels are essential
• Strong experience in marketing and communications, including advertising, publicity and event management
• Demonstrated track record in successfully leading, mentoring and managing staff across a range of levels
• Demonstrated market research understanding, strong project management skills, and high-level analytical ability
• Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

How to Apply

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jade Windsor, Senior Consultant Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4151.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 6 June 2022

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either be an Australian Aboriginal Peoples, or a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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