Research Manager for Strategic Partnerships

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time
About the Role

The Manager, Major Research Initiatives is responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering opportunities for RMIT researchers to partner with end users, improving and increasing the impact of RMIT's research outcomes. This includes identifying and matching excellence in RMIT with the research needs of commercial and not-for-profit organisations.

The role involves managing the identification, exploration, and development of research bids and grant applications for large-scale, cross-disciplinary research within Australian and International Universities, industry, government, and community partners.

The position works closely with other support service areas of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, senior leaders of the Colleges and Schools, and Directors, to promote relevant research excellence and pursuit of large-scale collaboration opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with university, industry, and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Manage and develop sustainable, strategic partnerships with university, industry, and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Develop and implement process improvement initiatives in response to external issues.
  • Manage and develop research bids and grant applications for large-scale, cross-disciplinary research.
  • Work closely with other support service areas of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, senior leaders of the Colleges and Schools, and Directors.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in project managing the development of complex, competitive, large-scale, multi-institutional project bids involving industry, government, and universities.
  • Ability to manage and develop sustainable, strategic partnerships with university, industry, and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Highly developed organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with evidence of managing complex issues.
  • Strong business writing skills and demonstrated experience facilitating comprehensive recommendations, project, and implementation plans, briefing papers, and reports.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships and effective networks with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to implement process improvement initiatives in response to external issues while operating within the broad policy requirements of a university or similar organisation.
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, high-demand role, requiring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, flexibility, and the ability to monitor and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to RMIT's values, leadership capabilities, and professional capabilities framework.

About RMIT University

RMIT University is a world-renowned institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities. The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world, with a global presence, community, and industry connections.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants, and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics, and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication, and profile.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

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