Faculty Research Engagement Manager- 2 positions - closing 24 February 2021

Job Title:   Faculty Research Engagement Manager

Faculty / School / Unit:   Research Office

Job Summary:

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. 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 Office is recruiting for two Faculty Research Engagement Manager’s to lead 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 develops research translation opportunities that will deliver impact from research generated intellectual property (IP). One of the roles will support the Faculty of Science, with the other supporting the Faculty of Health.

Detailed Description                      

In support of our endeavour to undertake excellent research that delivers global impact, UTS is developing a culture of collaborative engagement between the faculties and the central research service units, between faculties themselves and externally through deliberate and strategic engagement with end users of our research. Part of this model includes the Faculty Research Engagement team and potentially other central research support staff being embedded within the faculties to extend and tailor the support provided by the Research Office to meet the needs of the faculties.

If successful in applying for this role, you will:

• Partner with faculty researchers and research teams on specific funding opportunities or competitive schemes to support applicants to submit high quality proposals, review draft applications and provide strategic and editorial feedback to enhance the competitiveness of the proposal

• Partners with the faculty in the design and lead activities to secure funding for major research initiatives such as ARC Centres of Excellence, Industry Transformation Research Hubs/Centre, CRCs/CRC-Ps, MRFF and similar programs, large research consortia and multi-party ventures

• Contribute to the development and implementation of competitive research grant funding strategies and programs to maximise the submission of quality project, fellowship, centre and infrastructure applications

• Work on projects within the research portfolio as required, and provide suggestions to enable the Faculty(ies) to meet their research funding and engagement and impact targets to be met

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with complementary research organisations that may join UTS on research bids

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following key selection criteria points below:

Essential:

• Experience working in a university, research institute, or higher education setting

• Demonstrable experience in engaging with end-users of research

• Demonstrable relationship management experience

• Experience working with diverse teams to achieve desired goals

• Experience working in a high performing team

• Demonstrated expertise in building highly effective working relationships withresearch active academics and with external stakeholders, including an ability toexercise initiative, tact and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidentialmatters

Desirable:

• Relationships with key funders across the Category 1 – 4 spectrum

• Experience with reviewing and drafting licensing and/or contract research agreements, preferably with an understanding of Intellectual Property within a research and commercial environment.

Remuneration/Salary                    

Base Salary Range: $120,584 to $126,325 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis

How to Apply                    

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website.

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You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. Please nominate the faculty (Science or Health) that you wish to apply for.  For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria

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 IRC190359

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date:  Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

Documents - Please see the UTS website for copies of the following documents:

  • Position Description & Selections Criterea
  • How to Apply
  • Staff Benefits