Job No.: 567926 Work type: Continuing Full Time, Continuing / Role can be located at any La Trobe University Campus Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits Use your expertise in this unique opportunity as Secure Research and Engagement Manager, to support and contribute to mitigating risk and ensure compliance across research and industry engagement About the position The Manager, Secure Research Engagement will develop and implement the University's procedures and policies related to secure research engagement and critical technologies. They will work with stakeholders across the University's Research and Industry Engagement Portfolio (RIE), Academic Schools, and professional portfolios to ensure the University's global research and industry engagement is conducted safely and securely, with appropriate risk management, and in accordance with Australian Government requirements and guidance. The role ensures research and industry engagement complies with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines relating to national security, defence and international obligations including foreign interference and influence, defence export controls, sanctions, and defence security. The successful incumbent will have a strong understanding of: the value and risks of the University's research across its academic disciplines and applied research focuses; the Australian legislative, regulatory and policy environment as it pertains to global research engagement; and the international risk environment. Some of your duties will include: Responsibility for the development, implementation and availability of advice on procedures to efficiently and effectively implement the University's foreign interaction policy framework for the RIE portfolio domains across schools and professional divisions. Maintain a strong and developing understanding of the international risk environment, external requirements, and developments in critical technologies, and enable appropriately and timely action to address weaknesses, opportunities and emerging trends. Establish credibility and influence to enhance the capability of research leadership, researchers and professional staff to manage risks and ensure compliance in relation to foreign engagement. Engage with foreign interactions expertise across the university, the higher education sector and Australian Government to ensure risks and proportionate best practices are understood and applied, including representing the university externally. Skills & Experience A degree with substantial extension of the theories and principles, learned through experience; or a range of management experience; or postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. Demonstrated understanding of national legislation, policy and frameworks relevant to university research. Strong understanding of the research process, research collaboration, and research and technology in critical technology areas. Willingness to acquire relevant security clearances and licenses to enable access to information to assist with the management of risks. How to apply Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: An up-to-date resume and; Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. #J-18808-Ljbffr