Business Development Officer, The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute

Job no: 0050311
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time: Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

• Secure research projects with industry and build partnerships to support the APR.Intern PhD internship program
• Make a positive contribution to industry through research translation and provide career enhancing opportunities for post-graduate students
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
As the Business Development Officer, you'll excel in developing industry leads, engaging existing partners from unique start-ups to global tech industry giants, and expanding relationships.

This is an exceptional opportunity to launch or expand your career in business development while contributing to the growth of the APR.Intern program. You'll liaise with stakeholders across industry, government and academia, deepening your understanding of research impact through sector collaboration.

Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern) is Australia’s only national PhD and Masters by Research internship program spanning all sectors and disciplines.

APR.Intern connects postgraduate research students with industry through short-term placements, empowering students to thrive in a practical research environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Grow the APR.Intern internship pipeline
• Attend or present at events in person and online to promote the benefits of the program
• Work closely with universities on key strategic activities to identify academics and students for industry opportunities
• Collaborate with the APR.Intern team to oversee internship collaborations from start to finish, including contract management, administration, milestone tracking, and reporting. Ensure accurate documentation in Salesforce CRM.

Who We Are Looking For
You will bring your business development and customer service expertise coupled with demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work independently in a team environment.

You will also have:

• A relevant tertiary degree and extensive relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills with ability to communicate clearly and accurately to a variety of audiences using multiple channels
• Demonstrated ability to source and convert new business opportunities
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, influencing, and negotiation to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team 
APR.Intern is a division of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), based in the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne. AMSI is an unincorporated joint venture of 12 Australian universities, with the University of Melbourne being the lead agent (see www.amsi.org.au ).

APR.Intern is a national, all-sector, all-discipline internship program that connects PhD and Masters by Research students and research capabilities to industry through short-term research internships. As a not-for-profit program, APR.Intern is open to all domestic and international PhD and Masters by Research students from any discipline and all industry sectors.

The APR.Intern team is small, impactful, and nimble. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the bigger picture for APR.Intern and the institute more broadly. APR.Intern and the Institute offer a flexible and autonomous working environment.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description