3x Permanent/Continuing, full-time or part-time appointments Level 8/9: $107,882 - $133,850 + 17% Superannuation (pro-rata if part-time) We have an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and flexible team in the University focused on growing the opportunities for commercial research and commercialisation of the University's intellectual potential. Applicants seeking a part-time position are strongly encouraged. The Research and Sustainable Futures portfolio is managed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Sustainable Futures (DVC-RSF). The teams within the portfolio all emphasise partnership and collaboration to deliver real-world impact, demonstrating our commitment to innovation by giving great ideas a genuine impact pathway. Innovation and Commercial Research, together with iAccelerate, is a part of the portfolio of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Engagement) under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Sustainable Futures. The Business Development Manager (BDM) is a critical position within the Innovation and Commercial Research Unit (ICR), supported by the Business and Analytics Specialist and reporting to the Director, Innovation and Commercial Research to develop, negotiate and enable research and commercialisation opportunities across UOW's faculties and entities. The BDM works in partnership with UOW research leaders in faculties and entities to build and promote opportunities, support technology transfer and support specific contractual negotiations and arrangements. The BDM actively seeks to enhance the number of high-value, high-impact industry and partner engagements, focussing on building an understanding of UOW research entities and business strategies. This involves attracting commercial research funding and improving success rates for targeted funding applications. Additionally, the BDM aims to promote long term relationships with industry partners, empowering researchers to pursue strategic research partnerships and enabling the strategic commercialisation of UOW IP. Your previous experience in a commercial research, commercialisation, or product development environment and an ability to build a focussed understanding of research and researchers, combined with your excellent understanding of research and commercialisation contract negotiation combining skills and strengths in project management will be key to your success in this role. How to Apply You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach a CV to your application. For further information about this position, please contact George Tomka on +61 409 552846 or ****** Position Description Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024, 11:59 PM Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally. #J-18808-Ljbffr
