International Development Coordinator (Business Development and Engagement)

• Global Partnerships

• This is a full time fixed term position through to May 2029 with salary in the range $95,361 - $102,302 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Coordinate high impact international development proposals and tenders, strengthening UQ’s global footprint as a premier project delivery partner.

• Excel in a dynamic business development environment where your financial acumen, tender expertise, and stakeholder diplomacy drive institutional growth.

• Based at our conveniently located St Lucia campus

We are seeking an experienced International Development Coordinator to support the business development and engagement team in the management of tendering, securing of projects and business development. This includes developing and maintaining institutional knowledge, liaison with clients and funders and directly supporting the manager and senior manager (International Development (Business Development & Engagement). The role will work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders within UQ as well as external stakeholders and partners to strengthen UQ’s position as a leading provider of development and project delivery services.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Impactful Tender Coordination

• Support the end to end management of high value international development proposals to successfully secure global projects.

Financial & Analytical Focus

• Coordinate competitive financial costing and pricing models to drive business growth and optimise commercial returns for UQ.

Systems & Process Optimisation

• Maintain and enhance critical data systems (including Smartsheet) to streamline workflow efficiency and track pipeline opportunities.

Cross-Cultural Diplomacy

• Work collaboratively across diverse, multicultural teams and build strong partnerships with internal UQ stakeholders and external funding clients.

Essential

• Undergraduate degree and at least three (3) years’ experience in business development within international development, adult education, or related sectors (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Knowledge of development practice, business opportunity monitoring and evaluation and experience in business development and stakeholder engagement. 

• Demonstrated experience designing systems for tender preparation and business capture, alongside proven capability in preparing project costing, pricing models, and managing proposal compliance.

• High level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with a proven track record of writing successful, competitive tender submissions and complex project reports.

• Ability to work with diplomacy and tact across diverse, multicultural team environments, supported by proficiency in MS 365 (especially Excel) and pipeline tracking software.

Desirable

• Experience writing tenders for DFAT-funded opportunities will be highly regarded.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. 

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Vincent at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 21 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-64267). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 2 July 2026.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.