Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 8 – $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super

• Have an impact - Identify opportunities and secure funding for cutting-edge research equipment and facilities
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders – Work closely with leaders in our academic and professional community, and a range of key external partners
• Join a collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wuurang people. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding and government agencies.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a diverse, strategic role with truly tangible impact – Utilise your expertise and outstanding stakeholder management skills to enable the University to deliver cutting-edge research and impactful discoveries.

In this role, you will provide high quality support to research infrastructure development, and the strategic consideration of research infrastructure within grants, partnerships, major initiatives, and commercial opportunities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across RIC, Chancellery (Research and Enterprise) and our Academic divisions.

You will lead and support strategically important, high value funding and commercial development opportunities for the enabling infrastructure that underpins delivery of the University’s high quality research outcomes. You will further contribute to the portfolio of activity by our team by contributing a deep knowledge of the research infrastructure landscape, both within and external to the University.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining strategic and collaborative relationships with senior program managers and key stakeholders in relevant research communities, including research infrastructure and platform communities, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Working closely with Chancellery (Research and Enterprise) to deliver strategic outcomes in relation to the University’s research infrastructure, including providing support for University involvement in State and National research infrastructure programs
• Supporting the development of commercial opportunities that include research infrastructure development, both internal to the University and involving external partners

About You

With a passion for research and delivery of major initiatives, you will have an extensive knowledge of research platform operations, and an understanding of the funding landscape, and policies and practices associated with the success and sustainability of collaborative research infrastructure facilities.

With a curious, solution-oriented approach and a high degree of initiative, you will solve problems and drive continuous improvement and innovation. As a confident communicator, you are able to navigate challenging conversations, influence strategic decision-making and generate buy-in from senior stakeholders.

With a commercial mind, your experience in developing and managing budgets and monitoring investment will be required.

You will also have:

• Post-graduate qualifications in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, science, biomedical or related), with subsequent relevant experience and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in providing successful service-oriented administration of complex funding programs and development initiatives, particularly as they relate to acquisition and operations of research infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Expert planning and organisation skills, especially in the successful coordination of organisation-wide programs

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

The University of Melbourne is required to comply with applicable health guidance and directions issued from the Victorian Health Minister. All University of Melbourne employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption order applies. Applicants must meet this requirement when submitting an application.

Applications close: 7 August 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time