Portfolio Manager - Culture, Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability

Job no:511476
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:HEO8, Management

(HEO8) $102,226 - $114,731 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full Time | Fixed term position until June 2026.
Location: SA, NSW or ACT

This is a fantastic opportunity be part of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability - a collaborative partnership between the University of Adelaide and UNSW. This opportunity is also advertised by UNSW.

The Portfolio Manager, Culture will report to the General Manager, Workforce, Innovation & Culture and will oversee important programs of work designed to develop, test and support the adoption of:

• Innovative incentive, recognition and reward initiatives that encourage university-industry collaboration
• Open, collaborative Intellectual Property (IP) measures that are attractive for industry partners

The Portfolio Manager, Culture will also support a research project analysing the development, progress and outcomes of Defence Trailblazer programs. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely and collaboratively with their colleagues to support the delivery of Workforce and Innovation programs.

This role calls for a strategic and proactive individual who is well-versed in research commercialisation, innovation and/or entrepreneurship activities in an education and/or industry setting.

To be successful you will need:

• Substantial experience managing multiple complex programs including program planning, goal setting, budgeting, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• An understanding of university academic incentives and IP measures, or the ability to quickly understand these.
• Very strong analytical skills including the ability to draw upon global and local best practice to design incentive structures, operating models and position descriptions to facilitate closer research collaborations between academia and industry.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly the ability to write effective reports for senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of university staff, students and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• The successful candidate may be required to hold or attain an Australian government security clearance.

Knowledge and experience in the higher education, Defence and/or defence industry sectors is desirable.

The successful candidate may be required to hold or attain and Australian government security clearance.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 March 2023.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Heather Nicoll
General Manager | Workforce, Innovation & Culture
P: 0403 469 041
E: [email protected]

Please note, applications will only be received via the application portal and not via the contact above.

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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