Business Development Co-ordinator; Part-time

Business Development Co-ordinator (Part-time)

Location:

Docklands, VIC, AU, 3008

Salary:
Dependent on skills and experience

Division:
Education

We are looking for a talented Business Development Co-ordinator to join our team and contribute to business development activity by supporting relationships and projects that enhance OUP’s revenue streams, operational capability, and credibility in a range of sectors. This role will contribute to identifying, securing and delivering new types of revenue-generating projects including government tenders, while ensuring adherence to compliance policies and procedures.

This role is integral to the smooth operation of the newly established Business Development division, overseeing the timely and efficient administration of contracts, agreements, account management, and budget management. Additionally, this role will co-ordinate working groups comprising internal and external team members; monitor KPIs and deliverables; and prepare high quality internal and external stakeholder reports, briefings, proposals and presentations.

• Contract management, including documentation and monitoring of deadlines, KPIs, deliverables and expiry, and liaison with Group Legal and Compliance
• Asset management, including quality, currency and discoverability
• Budget management including invoicing and supplier accounts
• Co-ordination of business development project working groups comprising internal and external contributors
• Meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes and follow-up action tracking.
• Preparing and maintaining assets and collateral for Business Development purposes, working with internal colleagues and external suppliers as required.
• Co-ordination and quality assurance for proposals and tender submissions
• Internal and external progress reporting on partnership activities
• Continuous research gathering and data maintenance to identify potential partners, stakeholders and understanding of the external environment to support business development activity
• Support drafting of project proposals, presentations and reports.
• Co-ordination of timely stakeholder contribution and reviews of business cases and proposals, supporting completeness and quality.
• Support opportunity prospecting efforts by researching potential leads, managing inbound enquiries, and assisting with outreach activities to build and maintain an accurate early-stage pipeline.

• Co-ordination of freelancer and stakeholder databases
• Cultivation of positive, professional and productive working relationships with stakeholders and key partners by ensuring seamless issue resolution and timely communication.

• Degree in business administration or relevant industry experience
• Experience in contract management and agreement preparation
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Proven experience of working on varied projects (large and small scale)
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Experience in with government procurement or other tenders
• Understanding of business development and partnership activities
• Problem solving and adaptability
• Exposure to sales and/or marketing activity
• Highly flexible working environment
• Access to contemporary offices and facilities close to Southern Cross Station
• Varied learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to support Skyline Education Foundation through our Workplace Giving Program
• Comprehensive wellbeing program, including an EAP available to you and your family

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work.

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion and ensures equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples and from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience, and community connections. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your participation.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

Job Category:
Sales & Business Development