Join Deakin's Research Innovations division to identify future trends in the commercial research needs of industry and government organisations and provide evidence-based solutions to industry-based research challenges.
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus Full-time and continuing HEW 8 - $105,612 - $120,918 + 17% Superannuation Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Campus.
We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
Deakin Research Innovations (DRI) is a division at the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) responsible for the commercial research operations and commercialising the University's expertise, new technology and innovations.
DRI team identifies, plans and implements strategies for growing commercial research income for the University in line with the Deakin 2030 Ideas to Impact strategy.
If you're searching for a role with real career progression, training and mentoring then this is the position for you.
With Hybrid working options and a supportive environment this role could be your next step or a step into something new.
The Commercial Manager, Research (Society), will work closely with the Director, Commercial Research – Enabling Technologies & Society to contribute identifying future trends in commercial research needs of industry and government organisations; engaging them to expand Deakin's research outreach by providing evidence-based solutions to industry-based challenging research problems.
The incumbent will have a particular internal client focus aligned to one or more of Deakin's research strengths to build strong professional relationships with Deakin researchers and develop a strong understanding of their expertise and interest to identify and foster commercial research relationships with industry, government and other public and private sector organisations.
The successful applicant will contribute to the development of new strategies and initiatives for growing research, raising commercial research income, and managing commercially focused activities, including negotiating and costing research contracts.
Your key responsibilities will include: Contributing to the development and maintenance of effective networks with government, industry, non-government organisations, technology developers, and providers in assigned portfolios to establish successful and long-term commercial research partnerships.
Supporting multi-disciplinary teams of researchers, enabling functions and external partners, to identify, develop and implement initiatives for growing research and industry-based projects, attracting funds for research, fostering collaboration with industry and government, and supporting the commercialisation of research outcomes.
Participating in the enhancement of capacity building of Deakin researchers and research teams to effectively engage with industry and government and plan for the commercialisation of their research outcomes.
Contributing to the preparation, negotiation and execution of commercial research agreements within the context of the research activities and appropriate due diligence of research clients.
Actively engaging and enabling collaboration across teams and with a diverse range of stakeholders to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions and achieve strategic goals.
Contributing to the establishment of systems and procedures to guide work and tracking progress and striving for excellence and continually evaluate progress and effectively overcome barriers to achieve outcomes.
Using accepted theory and practices to develop and deploy continuous improvement actions to ensure the implementation of continuous improvement strategies in own work area.
Developing a network of useful contacts within Deakin and integrating perspectives held within different areas of the University and putting plans in place to build collaboration and develop common goals.
Using the understanding of the client context to anticipate needs, tailor services, improve service offering and ensure a high-quality outcome by addressing client feedback and setting service standards.
Interpreting needs and offering pragmatic, inclusive and sustainable solutions based on research and in alignment with University context, policies and practices.
Using an understanding of the target audience to structure and shape communication to meet their information needs or concerns and anticipate and prepare for the audience's reactions and questions.
To be successful, you'll have: Postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent combination of qualifications and demonstrable industry and higher education experience in one or more of the research and development verticals: The Arts, Security, Emerging and Enabling Technologies, Education, Social Science and Law.
Demonstrated experience in building relationships and represent internal and external partners and customers across industry, government and university sectors.
Proven understanding of university research culture and the pathways for the commercialisation of research.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to achieve quality customer service for research clients and researcher groups.
Good understanding of negotiating and managing contractual arrangements, coordinating and costing projects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Some travel will be required between Deakin campuses and within Victoria, interstate and on occasions internationally.
Infrequent work outside business hours (e.g., work at evening or weekend events) is required.
Working with Children Check.
National Police Record Check.
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Hasan Acar (Director, Commercial Research – Enabling Technologies & Society) on.
Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.
We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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