At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive partnerships and funding for world-class research at UWA.
- Company: Join UWA, a top-ranked university with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, generous leave, and discounts on courses.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research while collaborating with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development and relationship building is essential.
The predicted salary is between 120912 - 132161 $ per year.
- Business Development and Industry Engagement
- About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.
It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...
- Drive strategic partnerships and funding opportunities that shape the future of world-class research infrastructure at UWA.
- Collaborate with leading researchers, industry and government partners to deliver innovative projects with real-world impact.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until September 2027.
- Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p. a. plus 17% superannuation.
- About the area
The Office of Research is in the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides service and support to the UWA community and its partners in their pursuit of high quality, trusted, innovative research for our community.
Teams in the Office of Research are structured to develop, enable and protect research using a model that is researcher focused and encompasses specialist knowledge, education and development, enhanced visibility, and research management processes via online systems and governance.
The Research Infrastructure & Partnerships team sits within Research Enterprise and provides business development support to ensure world class research infrastructure is available to WA researchers and industry.
- About the opportunity
- Coordinate the development and implementation of funding and partnership strategies that enhance the visibility, utilisation, and long-term sustainability of UWA’s research infrastructure portfolio.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with academic and professional staff, as well as industry government, and other partners to identify, scope, and progress collaborative opportunities.
- Provide strategic analysis and advice to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement across the research infrastructure portfolio.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency in business development.
- Demonstrated experience in cultivating productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academic and professional staff, as well as industry and government representatives.
- Demonstrated experience in providing successful service-oriented administration of complex funding programs or development initiatives.
- Demonstrated understanding of how research is conducted within a university environment, including knowledge of appropriate funding opportunities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to analyse challenges, identify solutions, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
- Flexible working options.
- Generous paid leave including parental leave.
- Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
- Salary packaging available.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
- Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.
With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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