The Opportunity

• Global top 50 university with a focus on and passion for social justice
• Senior Appointment in a highly flexible, creative and diverse team
• 2-year fixed term contract, potential for renewal

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), this transdisciplinary role works across faculties to attract funding for a broad range of dynamic projects across disciplines including Business, Law & Justice and Social Sciences intersecting with health, climate and science and technology, all framed by positive societal impact.

You’ll build meaningful relationships across academia, industry, government and community sectors, using creative problem solving to shape and secure funded partnerships, framed by societal impact and ESG principles. Key relationships include UNSW researchers and academic experts, faculty leadership, and central support teams including Industry & Innovation, Entrepreneurship, External Engagement and Philanthropy.

The Organisation

Industry & Innovation in the Division of Research & Enterprise helps UNSW researchers partner with industry, government and community sectors and turn their ideas into products and services with tangible impact. We also run professional development courses and offer mentorship in industry engagement.

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable parking on campus

About the successful applicant

You are a business relationship specialist with experience in corporate or government or community sectors or an academic with an outward focus, keen to build impactful research partnerships across a broad range of disciplines. Please review the Position Description for a detailed list of Skills and Experience required.

To Apply:

If implementing productive partnerships with potential for global and social impact is of interest to you, please submit your application including a CV and Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience.

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected] using the subject line: Business Development Manager - Business, Law and Social Sciences enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment