Description:
- Lead growth and engagement for research focused on ageing well at home
- Full time 12-month fixed term opportunity based at our Gosford Campus
- 17% super, generous annual, personal, and life leave, wellbeing programs, health and fitness discounts
Be challenged and imagine with us
As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and sustainability of the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab – an innovative initiative focused on helping people to age well at home.
You will be responsible for securing diverse funding, building strong partnerships, and raising the Living Lab’s profile across the community, industry, research, and government sectors.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about community engagement, strategic communications, and driving new initiatives that make a real difference.
In this role you will:
- Lead and grow a pipeline of diverse funding opportunities, including research grants, partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and sponsorships.
- Foster and manage relationships with aged care researchers, clinicians, community organisations, industry, and government.
- Lead grant application processes and support the implementation and evaluation of funded projects.
- Drive communications and engagement activities to showcase the Living Lab’s impact and build its reputation.
We understand that balance is important and are committed to supporting flexibility. We offer flexible work arrangements, including part-time options for the right candidate. However, as building strong relationships within the community is central to this role, it’s important that you are available to work on the Central Coast to foster local engagement.
This 12-month fixed term position will be located at the Central Coast Clinical School – Gosford Campus (Darkinjung land).
How will you inspire us?
You will have:
- Expertise in grant writing, business development, or securing diverse revenue streams aligned with strategic goals.
- Exceptional relationship management and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage across community, industry, aged care, and research settings.
- A proactive, adaptable approach with strong project management skills, capable of balancing hands-on delivery with strategic planning.
- A background in health, aged care, or Higher Education is preferable.
As a new position, this role offers a unique opportunity to tailor the role to your skills and experience, while also supporting your growth in new areas.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $116,596 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- 17% super and salary packaging.
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
- Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
- A range of support and wellbeing programs.
For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
Your next steps
Important information before you apply:
- If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
Your application:
Your application must include:
- Your resume.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).
- Demonstrated ability to identify and align the priorities of diverse stakeholders to create opportunities for project development, funding, and long-term partnerships.
- Proven expertise in grant writing, funding acquisition, and business development to secure diverse revenue streams in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality outcomes within deadlines and under competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, including researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and funding bodies, to achieve common goals.
- Previous experience in building the sustainability of programs or organisations through diversified income streams.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document . This document should not exceed 3 pages.
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.
We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For specific position enquiries, please contact Courtney Molloy, Manager, Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab on 0410 522 122 or via email at courtney.molloy@newcastle.edu.au
Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.
Closing date: Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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