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The Opportunity

• Impactful role in highly collaborative environment
• $123,044-$138,637+ 17% super + leave loading
• 2-year fixed term contract

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Manager to nurture and multiply the culture of entrepreneurship within the UNSW Faculty of Engineering. As part of the UNSW Founders team, you will work closely with the Head of Entrepreneurship to design and deliver entrepreneurial support programs for students, researchers, and alumni. Your role will involve helping early-stage entrepreneurs access existing support mechanisms such as the Early Career Academic Startup Fellowship and designing new initiatives to translate research and ideas into successful ventures.

The Organisation

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.

Benefits and Culture: 

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 on-campus parking

Who you are

You can demonstrate your passion, experience and success at building and managing a community in the innovation sector, as well as deep understanding of entrepreneurship methodologies and lean startup processes to design and implement skill-building programs. Familiarity with engineering/physical sciences would be ideal.

You’ll also have an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think creatively and strategically with a proactive stance towards all tasks, ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands, as well as alignment with UNSW’s goals and values, and commitment to health & safety. 

To apply: If contributing to a high-performing entrepreneurship team is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11.55pm, Wednesday 2^nd October 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.