Research Hub Business Manager

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Administration

The Opportunity

As the research Hub Business Manager, you will manage the ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub for Resilient and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (RIIS). Working closely with the Hub Director and Senior Leadership Team you will develop and implement operational plans and liaise with industry partner organisations.

This role reports to the Hub Director, Professor Nasser Khalili, and has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level 8/9: $109,994 to $134,246 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-Term role – 4.5 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Skills and Experience

Level 8

• A relevant degree with substantial knowledge and experience gained through a combination of relevant education, training and/or experience.
• Experience in fields related to the Connected Sensor Hub research themes will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in executive support to senior management in a large and complex institution.
• Proven project management experience on projects with budgets above $1m, with the ability to proactively manage projects under limited supervision.
• Strong ability to manage workflow effectively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment, with superior time management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with industry and research institutes and facilitating industry engagement.
• Proven skills in strategic, financial and resource planning and analysis at strategic and operational levels.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating content development for promotional material, web content, official communications and reports.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiation and consultation skills, including an ability to exercise initiative, tact and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Level 9 (in addition to the above)

• Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or program management and other specialist experience.
• Proven leadership skills and significant experience in a research environment with a strong understanding of research funding sources, schemes and grants, and the research regulatory and policy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and integrate complex data and provide strategic direction and analysis to senior management.
• Experience in providing significant input to strategic and operational planning in relation to research and developing strategic position papers and policy.
• Extensive understanding of ARC funding rules, related industry and university policies and procedures around the management of research and research finance.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and problem solving in complex settings with the ability to provide sound strategic advice, develop and implement operation plans, policies and systems aligned to strategic objectives.
• Proven expertise in and ability to provide professional advice in a range of disciplines related to the Hub themes.
• In-depth understanding of relevant and international regulation and standards for medical devices.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description.

To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Monday 4th October 2021

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.

UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

Advertised:21 Sep 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:04 Oct 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time