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Education & Training
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMITs leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About the Research and Innovation portfolio
RMITs Research and Innovation Portfolio 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.
Research Partnerships and Translation Unit supports and enables researchers to realise the social, environmental and commercial impact of their research, their partnerships and their innovative spirit. We achieve this through:
About you
Reporting to the Director, Research Partnerships & Initiatives, the Senior Manager, Research Partnerships leads the team of Research Partnerships Managers assigned to RMIT's academic Colleges. The Senior Manager provides specialist expertise to guide the team to develop and maintain research partnerships driven by the School and College priorities and in line with the strategy of the University.
The position involves strategic planning aligned to School research strengths, strong stakeholder engagement with individuals and groups within the university and with industry and government partners are crucial elements in ensuring the University achieves its research and innovation aspirations.
This role will also work closely with the Industry Engagement team to deliver benefit to strategic accounts, referring opportunities including WIL and workforce development. The role will also work with the IP& Commercialisation team to identify commercial opportunities for RMIT researchers.
As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated experience of effectively developing, leading, energising, motivating and coordinating a team to deliver a high level of service, and achieve enterprise targets, in a research environment. You will have extensive experience in leading and developing research collaborations and partnerships in complex environments.
Bring your whole self to work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
Were proud to share with you some of our wins:
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply now link. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Clare Russell (Director, Research Partnerships & Initiatives) on (03) 9925 2108 or via email clare.russell@rmit.edu.au
Applications close on Sunday, 5th April at 11.55pm.
HEW 10A - Senior Manager, Research Partnerships.pdf
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Trans and Gender Diverse applicants
Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.
We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.
At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.
For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au
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