Global Partnerships
This is a full-time fixed-term position through to May 2029 with a salary range of $95,361 – $102,302 (HEW 6) and a super allowance of up to 17%. The role coordinates high-impact international development proposals and tenders to strengthen UQ's global footprint as a premier project-delivery partner. It is based at the St Lucia campus in a dynamic business-development environment where financial acumen, tender expertise, and stakeholder diplomacy drive institutional growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Impactful Tender Coordination: Support the end-to-end management of high-value international development proposals to successfully secure global projects.
* Financial & Analytical Focus: Coordinate competitive financial costing and pricing models to drive business growth and optimise commercial returns for UQ.
* Systems & Process Optimisation: Maintain and enhance critical data systems (including Smartsheet) to streamline workflow efficiency and track pipeline opportunities.
* Cross-Cultural Diplomacy: Work collaboratively across diverse, multicultural teams and build strong partnerships with internal UQ stakeholders and external funding clients.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Undergraduate degree and at least three years' experience in business development within international development, adult education, or related sectors (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
* Knowledge of development practice, business-opportunity monitoring and evaluation, and experience in stakeholder engagement.
* Demonstrated experience designing systems for tender preparation and business capture, plus proven capability in preparing project costing, pricing models, and managing proposal compliance.
* High level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a proven track record of writing successful, competitive tender submissions and complex project reports.
* Ability to work with diplomacy and tact across diverse, multicultural environments and proficiency in MS 365 (especially Excel) and pipeline tracking software.
* Desirable: Experience writing tenders for DFAT-funded opportunities.
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. Candidate must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Benefits
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
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