Careers at UniSC

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 10, $143,875 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term for two years

The Opportunity

At UniSC, our new Learning and Teaching Model is transforming how students learn - offering greater flexibility, choice, and support through a streamlined academic calendar, modern curriculum design, and enrolment options that remove barriers to success. As Business Developer, you’ll play a key role in bringing this vision to life, identifying and shaping market opportunities that align with our evolving programs, informing pricing and delivery strategies, and fostering partnerships that strengthen our place in the sector. Working across academic and professional teams, you’ll combine strategic insight with commercial acumen to help ensure UniSC continues to deliver a high-quality, inclusive, and future-focused education experience.

 You will

• drive strategies that bring UniSC’s new learning and teaching model to life through new markets, partnerships, and programs that boost enrolments and long‑term success;
• lead initiatives in online, postgraduate, and transnational education to connect more students with a UniSC experience; and
• provide evidence‑based insights on the financial and strategic benefits of the model to inform executive decision‑making.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who’s excited to turn ideas into real opportunities. You’re curious about what’s next in higher education and confident in using your insight to shape strategies that grow enrolments, diversify revenue, and open new pathways for students. You thrive on collaboration, working closely with colleagues across the University to position programs for success and build partnerships that make a real difference. With a knack for spotting trends, crunching numbers, and turning data into clear direction, you’re just as comfortable leading a business case as you are exploring innovative ways to deliver education. Most of all, you’re motivated by creating opportunities that help more students connect with a UniSC education and succeed in their journey.

You will possess:

• A track record of shaping and delivering business development strategies that achieve real growth, ideally within the education sector.
• The confidence and skill to analyse complex markets, spot emerging trends, and provide expert advice that drives new opportunities.
• Strong relationship‑building and engagement skills, with the ability to influence, represent, and collaborate to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Experience navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• An understanding of higher education structures, funding models, and strategic planning.
• A collaborative approach, contributing effectively to cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Experience in higher education transformation or program development (Desirable)

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  493580_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 31 August 2025. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Mike Wilmore

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

Email: dvcacademic@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.