Manager, Business Development

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

As Manager, Business Development, you will lead the pursuit of strategically aligned growth opportunities, with a strong focus on grant and tender activity and high‑quality proposal development. You will drive revenue and enrolment growth through key education and industry relationships, developing evidence-based business cases, and coordinating stakeholder engagement to advance the University’s strategic objectives. 

About you 

• A proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
• Experience building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Expertise in driving successful contract negotiations and managing agreements effectively.
• Strong skills in developing compelling business cases including demonstrated experience delivering competitive grants and tender submissions.
• A track record of creating partnerships that deliver measurable results.
• Commercial acumen to align outcomes with strategic goals.

About us 

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

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To apply 

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. 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.

This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for a secondment opportunity.

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:

Amber Marks | Director, Business Development | 

amarks@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 18 August 2026