Business Manager, Industry Research

$133,220 to $149,003
Fixed-term, full-time
Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Business Manager, Industry Research to join the Industry Research pillar of Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Business Manager, Industry Research is the Industry Research pillar of Office of Research Services and works with QUT’s Faculties, schools, and research centres to increase revenue from sources external to the University. In particular, the role is to assist in the preparation and submission of external research funding proposals, to advise on financial, legal, and commercial matters and to negotiate mutually beneficial arrangements in accordance with contractual obligations and QUT policies and procedures.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Industry Research pillar within ORS makes a key contribution to ensuring the University has a well-managed, integrated approach to supporting the attraction, establishment and management of commercially funded research activities and consultancies.

What you need to succeed

You’re a collegial professional, a team player and can develop strong, positive work relationships with academic and professional staff

You will demonstrate:
Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline in conjunction with demonstrated extensive experience in a commercial or Government related environment.
Sophisticated understanding of commercial and Intellectual Property issues with demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and agreements and briefing internal legal counsel.
Knowledge of research and innovation preferably in a University environment with demonstrated experience in critically appraising funding proposals.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain relationships across staff, colleagues, networks, and other external bodies to achieve business outcomes.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills and the ability to provide leadership to others in an environment of continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, problem solve and to prioritise matters in an environment with constant and concurrent deadlines.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to produce documentation to a publishable standard for a highly educated audience.

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