Business Lead

Description:

The Business Lead is a highly innovative and entrepreneurially oriented position leading the commercialisation strategy and revenue-raising activities supporting the newly established Governance and Public Affairs Centre (GPAC) at ACU. The position will be responsible for developing and leading growth plans across a mix of revenue streams and sources to ensure financial milestones are achieved and ongoing GPAC sustainability is secured and enhanced. The role will maintain and expand extensive strategic networks and relationships to further the reputation and standing of the Centre. The role will work in close collaboration with the Academic Lead, GPAC in identifying and coordinating research and industry-related engagement opportunities. The role reports to the Director, GPAC and will work closely with them to maintain a range of key strategic networks and relationships with external stakeholders and partners, including industry leaders, government agencies, grant-makers and philanthropists. The position has considerable scope to be shaped by the person and the occupant will play a crucial role in shaping GPAC's growth trajectory and ambitious objectives.