Manager, Partnership Development

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 519935
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- Play a key role in advancing Western Australia’s position in the national and global quantum landscape.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
- Base salary range: $129,497- $137,029 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Australia Centre for Quantum Growth - Quantum Australia WA node serves as a pivotal hub for collaboration among key leaders in academia, industry, and government. Its mission is to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies, empowering Australia, and particularly Western Australia, to take a leadership role in the rapidly evolving global quantum ecosystem.

The WA node aims to nurture a vibrant ecosystem of quantum innovators and entrepreneurs. It aspires to make Western Australia a cornerstone of the global quantum ecosystem, ensuring the region plays a leading role in driving innovation and creating meaningful impact on the world stage.

About the opportunity
- Lead the development of R&D partnerships, industry and government collaborations, and initiatives that elevate Western Australia's role in the national and global quantum ecosystem.
- Act as a liaison between academia, industry, and policymakers to promote quantum technology adoption, secure funding, support student internships, and build a collaborative quantum community.
- Advise the WA Node Lead, enhance partnership frameworks, contribute to proposal development, and manage operations in alignment with university and Quantum Australia policies.

About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Substantial and extensive relevant experience in business development, partnership management, and industry engagement across industry, academia, or government.
- Proven ability to develop and manage academic partnership programs, including securing funding.
- Experience partnering with industry and/or government to deliver projects with mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Financial management experience and literacy, experience developing budgets and controlling income and expenditure.

Position description: PD [Manager, Partnership Development] [519935].pdf

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 16 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:01 May 2025**W. Australia Standard Time