R&I Business Partner

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 10A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You
The Research and Innovation(R&I) Business Partner is a key liaison between the STEM College and Research and Innovation Portfolio. The role provides strategic advice and support to the College on the development and implementation of research and innovation initiatives aligned to the College’s strategic initiatives and the College and School R&I Action Plans, which support the University’s strategy. The role is responsible for understanding the focus areas of research across the Schools and College to effectively support growth in research and innovation performance and identifying opportunities based on in-depth knowledge of research capability and capacity. The position ensures STEM priorities and needs are effectively communicated across R&I to ensure aligned delivery of services and support.  The incumbent is required to partner with teams across R&I and the College and Schools within STEM,  and engage key stakeholders in the pursuit of opportunities and work effectively as part of a matrix model.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• Extensive experience in supporting research and innovation in an academic/research environment.
• Excellent business, financial and commercial acumen skills gained in a research environment/context with demonstrated ability to apply those skills to prepare business cases and key strategic documents.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing strategies for enhancing research performance.
• Strong business and data analysis skills, with demonstrated ability to present insights using high quality mediums.
• Demonstrated engagement, negotiation and influencing skills and a track record of developing deep partnerships.
• Demonstrated capability to build research quality through strategic, high quality initiatives that drive impact and are aligned to strategy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values, leadership capabilities and professional capability framework.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships,  grants  and  research  contracts,  funding  opportunities,  capability  development,  research training,  ethics  and integrity,  intellectual  property,  commercialisation,  internships, communication  and profile. Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/research

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jane Holt  via email [email protected] .

Position Description - Research and Innovation Business Partner

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Applications Close:
19 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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