Business Development Manager

• 12-month maximum term contract
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation, making impactful changes
• Can be based in NSW, QLD or VIC

Our mission is to remove barriers and enhance access to quality education for all Australians – irrespective of age, location, life circumstance or previous experience. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’ve got our students’ best interests at heart. We have guided more than 500,000 students to explore, choose, and enrol in one of the 1,000 and growing courses listed on the OUA marketplace from 27 leading Australian universities.

We embrace the principles of aligned autonomy and agility to guide our operations. Our culture is built on values that prioritise Acting for Customers, Continuously Improve, and Caring for Each Other.

To support our university partners reach a diverse national audience, OUA has expanded the utilisation of our marketing services, providing a complementary channel for student acquisition and enhancing their national reach. The Business Development Manager plays a key role in expanding the range of programs available on our marketplace, improving student choice and ensuring we offer programs that meet marketplace demand.

Your primary responsibility is to enable more universities to leverage OUA’s services by identifying, developing, and converting new partnership opportunities. Working closely with the Head of Partnerships & Portfolio, you will create and execute a 12-month partner acquisition plan, targeting both existing partners and universities that are not yet part of OUA’s network.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day

• ​Identifying new university partners and programs that align with OUA’s marketing services.
• Collaborating with the Partner Success Team to identify growth opportunities within our Marketing Services partners.
• Working with internal teams to design compelling proposals and pitches that address partner needs and showcase the value of OUA’s offerings.
• Leading the negotiation process from initial outreach to signed agreements, ensuring alignment with OUA’s growth objectives.
• Keeping abreast of higher education trends and market shifts and utilising the insights to influence new partnership opportunities.
• Providing feedback to OUA’s product development and marketing teams to help anticipate market demands and exceed partner expectations.

If you’re ready to make an impact, here’s what we’re looking for

• Opportunity Development: Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities, with a strategic focus on converting leads into long-term partnerships.
• Conversion Expertise: Demonstrated success in taking potential partnerships from initial discussions to signed agreements, utilising commercial acumen to structure mutually beneficial deals.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, translating partner needs into actionable growth strategies.
• Marketing and Sales Acumen: Experience working with senior marketing and student recruitment teams to identify and leverage marketing opportunities that support partner success.
• Commercial Focus: Strong commercial awareness, balancing partner needs with OUA’s growth objectives.
• Higher Education Experience (Desirable): An understanding of the higher education sector and relevant legislation is advantageous but not essential.

What do we offer? 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, including novated leasing.
• Competitive market salary along with annual individual and company incentives.
• Discounted gym memberships and health insurance.
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Subsidised study opportunities.
• Paid subscription to Calm as part of our commitment to health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive leave policy to swap and recognise significant events that fall outside of our public holidays.
• Workation leave – work remotely anywhere for 10 days of the year   

OUA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, reflecting the diversity of the marketplace we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet all the requirements listed. We value unique perspectives and experiences that can contribute to our mission of helping students transform their lives.