Faculty Research Engagement Manager - [Archived Advertisement]

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 & Innovation Office (RIO) seeks to appoint two (2) Faculty Research Engagement Managers (FREM) to extend support from RIO into the Faculties by being embedded within the Faculty research offices, providing support that is contextualised to their specific needs. In this role one FREM will work closely with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/Faculty of Law/Jumbunna and the other within the Business School.

About the Role
You will play a lead role in the development of strategies and implementation activities that generate an increased volume in research funding from industry, government and grant funding bodies, and where appropriate develop translation activities that will deliver impact from research generated intellectual property.

In this role you will:

• Work with researchers and research teams on specific funding opportunities or competitive schemes to support potentially successful applicants to submit high quality proposals
• Undertake a holistic analysis of research capabilities, research interests, and potential funded areas of research within faculties
• Initiate and lead the development and implementation of effective competitive research grant funding strategies and conceptualise initiatives that significantly improve the impact and scale of high quality proposals
• Initiate and lead the development and implementation of industry partnership strategies that significantly increase the active engagement of businesses, government and community groups in developing and funding collaborative and contract research projects.

About You
You are an enthusiastic and motivated professional with the drive to implement ambitious programs. You will have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with a range of people at all levels in both the public and private sectors.

You will also bring to this role:

• Broad knowledge of the University funding system in Australia and overseas, including competitive grants, major Centre funding, industry funding and CRCs
• Previous exposure to research processes including engagement and impact generation, funding applications and management, and research translation at a research institution
• Relationships with funders in the public, NGO, commercial and international sectors
• Experience with licensing and/or contract research agreements
• Ability to operate at both ‘big picture’ and day-to-day operational levels 
• Proven ability to be innovative in identifying and developing research funding opportunities

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $114,731-$120,194 p.a. HEW 9
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

Our commitment to work/life balance includes benefits such as flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and support to carers.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for three years.

How To Apply

Prior to commencing your application for IRC118587, please review the Position Description and the relevant Selection Criteria - click on the apply link to be taken to the relevant page.

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.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC118587

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.

Closing Date: 21st November, 2018 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited rights to work in Australia.

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.

UTS is 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.