Business Development Manager, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Melbourne ▼
Brisbane
Newcastle
Perth

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

131000.00 - 153000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Business Development Manager role in CSIRO's Partnerships & Business Development team, supporting the Energy and Minerals research portfolio. The position focuses on building strategic partnerships, scaling research impact, and fostering collaboration to drive high-impact, revenue-generating initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Lead strategic partnering to scale impact across CSIRO's Energy and Minerals research portfolio
Work closely with researchers to guide the planning, evaluation, and validation of research opportunities
Identify pathways to market, shape optimal business models, and engage key partners for success
Build strong partnerships by aligning stakeholder interests, identifying growth opportunities, and managing strategic relationships
Drive high-impact, revenue-generating initiatives and contribute to cross-organisational opportunities
Implement P&BD strategy that drives impactful innovation and science
Articulate the value of early engagement with partners to optimise research partnerships
Represent CSIRO in engagements with relevant stakeholders
Engage strategically with priority industry and government relationships

Requirements:

Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience in a relevant science area relevant to the Domain, and/or with business and commercial qualifications
Demonstrated business acumen, including in the functioning of publicly funded research organisations, scaling, business modelling, and negotiating successful multi-stakeholder partnerships with industry, government, and other research institutions
A demonstrated history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes aligned to CSIRO values in a complex working environment
Strong relationship management skills and the demonstrated ability to use complex influencing strategies
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including experience working with a broad range of stakeholders
A growth mindset, proven ability to anticipate, manage and develop appropriate solutions to complex problems
Proven ability to develop, advance and maintain client/partner leads to achieve specified outcomes
Demonstrated experience in successful project management, including planning, engagement, monitoring and reporting

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Career development opportunities
Various leave entitlements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 28, 2025

Expiration:
November 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Business Development Manager

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Melbourne ▼BrisbaneNewcastlePerth

Category:Sales

Contract Type:Employment contract