• Full-time fixed term contract for two years
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO10 Classification - $123,043 + 17% superannuation

Position Context

La Trobe University seeks an ambitious and experienced engagement professional to establish and lead the newly created Cisco Innovation Central Melbourne and Digital Innovation Hub as the Manager of these Centres. This position is responsible for the successful delivery and growth of Innovation Central Melbourne and the Digital Innovation Hub, a key component of a partnership between Cisco and La Trobe University.

La Trobe University is a member of the Innovative Research Universities.  Our goal is to be known as a pre-eminent university for innovation and industry collaboration – through our willingness to partner, to translate research into useful applications, and to co-locate with partners on our campuses.

The vision of Innovation Central Melbourne is to become a global research leader in accelerating the advancement of digital transformation by fostering a collaborative industry-university open innovation ecosystem that have a specific focus on Supply Chain and Sustainability, AI and IoT. It forms part of Cisco’s national network of Innovation Centres and is located on La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus.

This is a jointly funded position, holding significant importance for Cisco and La Trobe and will be responsible for all business functions of the Digital Innovation Hub and Innovation Centre, including leadership in the development of business and strategy, oversight of resource planning and allocation, internal and external stakeholder management, representation nationally the Centre, and engaged in partner management and research project development.

About the position

This position will be responsible for all business functions of the Centre providing leadership in the development of business, strategy and partner management. The position also involves providing oversight for resource planning and allocation. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Industry Engagement team and across the University and local industry will be critical to identify and build industry partnerships. The position requires strong management and leadership skills.

Cisco is one of the world’s leading technology companies. They have invested $61million in Australia, through their Country Digital Acceleration program, to drive digital transformation education and research.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A Masters or other postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline together with demonstrated experience in establishing and running a centre or facility focused on engaging external customers & partners, digital transformation.
• 5+ years experience in developing and managing business development opportunity pipelines in relation to technology and innovation and a strong aptitude in partnership management, business development and account management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop key strategic partnerships and deliver end-to-end conversion of strategic business development opportunities to support the delivery of revenue growth and impact objectives within a university environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical project teams, mentor team members and translate technical terms into business/industry language.
• Access to relevant industry networks and demonstrated experience in seeking and securing industry and government support, with strong knowledge and understanding of digital technology and innovation.
• Demonstrated program management skills (including lean/agile methodologies) high-level ability to operate effectively in a complex environment, balance a range of multiple simultaneous demands whilst delivering business outcomes within defined timeframes.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

Benefits

Please click on this link for a full list of Benefits http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/working/benefits

How to apply

Closing date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 3rd August 2021 AEST

Position Enquiries: Alison Angleton, 0417 022 097, a.angleton@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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La Trobe Cultural Qualities:

We are Accountable, We are Connected, We are Innovative, We Care

La Trobe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment for all staff. We offer flexible work arrangements that can assist you in balancing your work and other responsibilities.

La Trobe is proud to be a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena SWAN program to advance gender equality in academia.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.