Defence Innovation Network Manager - [Archived Advertisement]

Defence Innovation Network Manager
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science
IRC105804

UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

The NSW Defence Innovation Network brings together NSW Defence businesses, NSW Universities, State Government and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DST Group), with the primary aim of making NSW businesses more competitive and innovative and able to better respond to the national Defence Research and Development objectives as outlined in the Australian Department of Defence 2016 Defence Industry Policy Statement by harnessing the significant research capabilities available from NSW universities.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced manager to take responsibility for management and administration of the Network and to support and drive external engagement, workshops and events. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Network and liaison between stakeholders. You will provide valuable contribution to the Network through administrative direction and support, including proposal review and submission, project establishment and -management, reporting and ethics support. Key to success in this role will be your strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships relevant to the Network.

You will bring to this role:

• High-level skills in large scale and complex project management with demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, activity planning, outcome reporting and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to connect and work with industry, with a preference for the high-tech and/or defence sector
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills and ability to contribute to continuous improvement in operations, processes and service delivery
• Proven ability to be innovative, adaptable, flexible and commercially-responsive in an environment of change and competing priorities.

You will have a strong client focus and experience in providing excellent service in a high-pressure environment.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please download the position description from the link below this advertisement.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $97,367 to $110,890 pa (HEW 8)

This role attracts 9.5%superannuation in addition to the base salary.

Our commitment to work/life support includes benefits such as flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and support to carers.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

How To Apply

Prior to commencing your application for IRC105804, please review the Position Description and the relevant selection criteria. You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document . For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria​

Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC105804.

Specific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Professor Bradley Williams, Director, Defence Innovation Network at Bradley.williams@uts.edu.au or Bradley.williams@defenceinnovationnetwork.com

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 28 March at 11.59pm(AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please note: We are only accepting on-line applications for this post, however, if you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to provide us with information in this way, please contact the Recruitment Team for assistance.

We are committed to diversity and social inclusion, evidenced by our WGEA Employer of Choice citation, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women (particularly for senior roles), Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.