Community Activator – UNSW HealthTech entrepreneurship program

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Entrepreneurship

• Based at Liverpool
• $118,883 - $133,948 + 17% super + leave loading
• Full-time (35 hours week), 12-month fixed term contract, possible extension

The Opportunity

UNSW is launching the Liverpool Innovation Precinct (LIP) Health Entrepreneurship Program to empower South West Sydney based researchers and entrepreneurs with starting and scaling their ventures, encourage more women and other under-represented founders from CALD backgrounds into entrepreneurship, with specific focus on supporting social enterprises solving for unmet needs in communities across the Liverpool Innovation Precinct and South-West Sydney. 

As a member of the UNSW Founders Team , you'll develop skill-building programs and promote UNSW's engagement in South-Western Sydney. You'll also play a key role in creating the Entrepreneurship Hub within the Liverpool Innovation Precinct to nurture and accelerate the next generation of entrepreneurs in the region, leveraging the LIP Health Entrepreneurship Program platform to promote UNSW and its Greater Sydney Strategy. 

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  

Who you are

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or an equivalent level of knowledge in program and/or event delivery as well as: -

• Understanding of current entrepreneurship education and startup methodologies, along with a strong grasp of the startup ecosystem.
• Proficiency in design thinking and entrepreneurship methodologies
• Experience in supporting entrepreneurs and students through coaching and mentoring.
• Program management experience is desirable
• Ability to facilitate group workshops/training and comfort with public speaking and event hosting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships and effective communication with stakeholders
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a team, yet also independently with initiative
• Organisation skills, problem solving ability and autonomy in decision making
• Alignment with UNSW values and objectives
• Understanding of health and safety responsibilities

To apply: If supporting health tech entrepreneurs of interest to you, submit your CV, Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Tuesday 9th April 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

Advertised:26 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:09 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time