Business Development Manager jobs

$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6)

Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus

Open to ECU Staff Only

LIBRARY SERVICES CENTRE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$95,310 to $102,830 pa (HEW 6) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
ONGOING, FULL TIME

OPEN TO ECU STAFF ONLY

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

Library Services Centre

The Library Services Centre provides innovative, customer-focused services that support the University’s learning, teaching and research goals. This includes helping students and staff develop digital and information skills, supporting the use of learning technologies, building research skills and providing access to information resources and scholarly and cultural collections. The Library also undertakes the management of the University’s tier-one library systems and databases, as well as data analytics to inform service planning and collection development. In addition, it provides a wide range of online resources and services to staff and students across all campuses and study locations. The Library also leads the management of the University’s business records and archives. This includes the maintenance of information management systems and the use of data analytics to improve processes. Together, these efforts ensure that key information is captured, organised and preserved, supporting compliance, informed decision-making and the ongoing accessibility of the University’s records.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and motivated professional to help shape how the Library communicates its services, priorities and achievements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high impact initiatives and enhance the visibility and understanding of Library services across diverse audiences. This role is based primarily at the Joondalup campus.

The Role

This role is responsible for managing and maintaining the Library Services Centre’s internal and external webpages, ensuring content is accurate, engaging and aligned with Library priorities. It also supports the development and implementation of communication strategies, translating high level concepts into clear, practical and audience-focused plans that enhance the visibility and understanding of Library services.

About you

The successful candidate will have:
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, along with recent experience in communication planning, project support, customer service, website and data management within a large organisation.
The ability to organise and present information, views and concepts in a concise, understandable and interesting format for a variety of audiences, from the University’s internal and external communities. Involves determining the most appropriate format and vehicle for delivering information to ensure the audiences understanding of the message and its intent.
Ability to influence the decisions, actions or perceptions of others and to be straight forward and honest when doing so. To create networks which foster a complementary mix of knowledge, skills and abilities, in order to achieve goals and to add mutual benefit and value to the University.
Ability to investigate, identify and analyse problems, and their source causes and related issues. To generate alternatives, benefits and costs to develop practical solutions. Being creative and innovative when developing solutions and the ability to identify risks. Understanding when a decision needs to be escalated and proactive in reducing escalation events.

Experience in a contemporary academic library environment will be an advantage.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Ian Welch, Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Communication and Collections on (08) 6304 3722 for more information.

Application Process

Please consider the position description, then upload your resume and a statement of no more than 2 pages demonstrating your suitability for the role addressing the selection criteria listed above.

Please include details for two referees including your current supervisor / manager (we will not contact referees without your knowledge).

Advert Closure

Applications close Wednesday, 10 December 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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