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Business Development Manager – Advanced Manufacturing And Resources

University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney

Job Description

  • Help bring world leading innovation and technology to market
  • Use your industry and commercial experience to make a difference
  • Full-time, 2-year contract, potential extension

Why your role matters

You will be a key interface between the University (predominately the Schools of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, and Mineral and Energy Resources Engineering) and external partners, driving complex negotiations and closing significant business deals to generate knowledge exchange pathways, research partnerships (contract, collaborative, consulting) and IP commercialisation (licenses, spinouts/start-ups, Intellectual Property) deals for the University and achieve revenue targets.  This will include engagement with staff, researchers and academics to provide strategic support, coaching, guidance and education to promote and facilitate knowledge exchange programs and initiatives.

The Organisation

The Business Development Team, within the Knowledge Exchange Unit is focused on developing and closing technology and R&D related business deals, including research partnerships (contract, collaborative, consulting) and IP commercialisation (licenses, spinouts/start-ups, Intellectual Property), based on UNSW knowledge and capability.

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:

  • 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

Who you are

You have a track record of achievement in developing and closing technology and R&D related business deals, significant experience and value-add networks in the manufacturing and resources sector and can demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively within a team, deliver training to internal stakeholders, and achieve substantial revenue targets and key performance indicators.  

To apply:  If developing and closing business deals with potential for global and social impact are of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via the APPLY button.

Contacts

Mark Sterbic – Senior Business Development Manager e: [email protected]

Katherine Molloy – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Thursday 30th March 2023

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.

  This job vacancy was been posted over 40 days ago, but is still active and currently accepting new applications.

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