Manager, Research Partnerships

Overview:

- Full-time, Continuing position
- HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the Role

RMIT University is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Research Partnerships to drive and support collaborative research initiatives which capture the value and impact of translational research. Working at the interface of industry and research, this role plays a vital part in advancing the University’s strategic research agenda by initiating, building and sustaining high-impact research partnerships across industry and government.

This role brings breadth of industry experience from across the corporate and technology business environment to provide advice and support to researchers in identifying, developing and growing collaborative research initiatives. The role is central to initiating and developing new business opportunities through external engagement, maintaining and deepening relationships with existing partners, and building RMIT’s profile across key industry sectors. You will be a key enabler of strategic initiatives that align with RMIT’s research strengths—with a focus on supporting the College of Business & Law’s school and research centers to grow research partnerships, boost interdisciplinary collaboration, and deliver exceptional research outcomes.

About You
- Demonstrated experience in research engagement, business development and partnership management, across relevant industry sectors.
- Proven commercial acumen and negotiation skills and a track record of building and maintaining productive research partnerships.
- Familiarity with research funding landscape, partnership contracting considerations and translational pathways.
- A strategic mindset and a proactive and collaborative approach to working across teams and disciplines.
- Well established networks across corporate, government and research innovation ecosystem both locally and globally.
- Exceptional influencing skills and the ability to bring complex research ideas to life through effective partnership development.
- A results-driven approach with strong time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a complex environment.
- Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments, and you thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

About the Portfolio

RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio (R&I) supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

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.

Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at:
To Apply

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