UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

The UTS Research and Innovation Office is recruiting for a Faculty Research Engagement Manager to be based within the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and Faculty of Law. This opportunity will lead the development of strategies and implementation activities that generate an increased volume in research funding from industry, government and granting bodies, and where appropriate develop commercialisation opportunities that will deliver impact from research-generated intellectual property.

Detailed Description

The Faculty Research Engagement Manager will extend support from the central Research and Innovation Office into the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the Faculty of Law.

The successful applicant will have a thorough understanding of the research funding landscape for social sciences and law research in Australia and be well networked within the Australian industry, government and not-for-profit sectors.

Experience with international research funding would also be a distinct advantage.

Other main skills/experience required:

• Broad knowledge of the University funding system in Australia and overseas, including competitive grants, major Centre funding, industry funding and commercialisation.
• Established relationships with funders in public service, NGO and commercial organisations.
• Demonstrated experience with drafting and reviewing research agreements.
• Highly developed business development skills, including networking and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant technical or business discipline.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $110,808 to $116,084 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This appointment will be on a three year fixed term, full-time basis.

How To Apply

Prior to commencing your application for [IRC87500], please review the Position Description and the relevant selection criteria. The Position Description and selection criteria document can be found on our website by clicking on the apply link. You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.

Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC87500.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Please note: We are only accepting on-line applications for this post, however, if you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to provide us with information in this way, please contact the Recruitment Team for assistance.

Closing Date: Monday 21st November 2016 at 11.59pm (AEST)

We are committed to diversity and social inclusion, evidenced by our WGEA Employer of Choice citation, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles), Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds