(HEO8) $110,291-$123,734 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Continuing position available immediately.

The Senior Officer, Partnerships & Development is responsible for driving growth of industry-engaged research funding with external partners, including identifying new funding opportunities, coordinating strategic funding proposals and facilitating the management and establishment of projects.

The Innovation and Commercialisation Services Branch (ICS) provides consolidated and commercially-focused support for all services that deliver research revenue. The Branch comprises four teams: Business Development, Commercialisation, Research Services and Research Support Leads. These functions bring together a comprehensive end-to-end set of services to support all categories and forms of income related to research, and work to support a broader research revenue strategy for the University. ICS supports the University’s engagement and commercial transactions with external stakeholders related to: competitive research grants, contract R&D, consultancy arrangements, collaborative research partnerships, Intellectual Property management, technology licensing and spin-out company formation. This role is based in the Business Development Team.

Working under broad direction, with a degree of autonomy, the Senior Officer, Partnerships & Development, supports the operations related to strategic partnerships with a strong focus on driving growth in externally-funded collaborative research.

To be successful you will need:

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in complex funding administration, including reviewing contracts and agreements, as well as project budgets.
• Demonstrated understanding of service culture and relationship/key account management principles.
• Outstanding analytical, conceptual, problem solving and project management skills including the ability to understand complex concepts/technologies and convey them to a range of technical and non-technical audiences and to provide recommendations to senior management.
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, creativity and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the writing, editing and development of funding proposals, tender responses, business plans and/or research grant proposals.
• Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, plan actions and work well to tight (externally imposed) deadlines.
• Experience with managing and supporting committees & project teams.

Desirable

• Understanding of research and research funding activities in the University sector.

Qualification/s:

• • A postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

***Please note that this role requires a National Police Check and the eligibility for a Baseline security clearance***

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

***Applications will close 11:55pm, Sunday 23rd March 2025***

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Marco Krischer

Senior Manager | Business Development | Innovation and Commercialisation Services

P: +61 412 470 492

E: marco.krischer@adelaide.edu.au 

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