Interested in putting your stamp on the future success of the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC? Can you use your strengths in strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and business development to build new business and long-term funding opportunities? The Partnership Development Director (12 month maternity leave replacement) role could be for you. Download the position description.
A vital role at the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, this full time, 12 month maternity leave replacement position has a national scope and is focused on taking the CRC to the next level. The Partnership Development Director will have a passion for aligning research to inform client needs, and will work closely with the CEO to develop a strategic plan for sustaining and growing the centre’s capability.
As part of the CRC's Executive Leadership Team, the Partnership Development Director will provide strategic advice on engagement opportunities, pathways for future funding and partnership development. They will also develop new lines of business and responding to strategic business needs such as through grant opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong record of achievement in initiating, negotiating and successfully winning new business and navigating complex stakeholder relationships. Your background could be in philanthropic, not-for-profit, tertiary research or consultancy environments. You may have been responsible for developing and implementing business plans, responding to grants and tenders, and delivering results through partnerships and contracts. A university degree (postgraduate degree preferable), highly developed relationship, networking, communication and presentation skills, an analytical mind, political nous and healthy levels of motivation and integrity will guarantee your success. Sound like you?
Applications for this position close at 5pm on 26 September. To apply, forward your application, including resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria, to Sarah Mizzi, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Partnership Development Director, at sarah.mizzi@bnhcrc.com.au. For more information visit Seek, or contact Sarah via email or 03 9412 9603.