The Opportunity
Are you a relationship builder, strategist, and innovator ready to make an impact in one of Australia's leading universities? Join the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University and help strengthen the Faculty of Information Technology's education, research, and industry partnerships.
As the Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, and converting opportunities that strengthen the Faculty's partnerships and profile. You'll cultivate strong connections with industry and community partners shaping proposals and initiatives that align with the Faculty's strategic priorities and strengths, and delivering outcomes that create sustainable financial, reputational, and social impact.
The Business Development Manager plays a critical part in advancing the Faculty's growth objectives and supporting the broader Monash Impact 2030 strategy and other key strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and grow partnerships across education, research, and industry — nationally and internationally
* Develop tailored proposals and tenders working closely with Faculty and University teams to carry out due diligence, risk assessments and contract development
* Manage a portfolio of projects to ensure outstanding partner experiences and impactful outcomes
* Collaborate across Faculty and central portfolios to drive cross-functional initiatives and maximise strategic value
* Monitor and report on opportunities, providing insights and reporting to inform continuous improvement
* Build the Faculty's profile contributing to promotional activities, events and engagement initiatives that position Monash as a partner of choice for industry and community
About You
You're a connector with commercial acumen, strategic insight, and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships. You excel at navigating complex stakeholder environments, managing multiple priorities, and turning opportunities into results.
If you're ready to take the driver's seat as Business Development Manager where you will build industry-shaping partnerships, unlock new growth and impact for the Faculty of Information Technology then apply today
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Paul Wong, Director, Business Development, Faculty of Information Technology,
Position Description: Business Development Manager
Applications Close: Wednesday 12 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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