The Opportunity

The ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health, within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, has an opportunity for a Research Hub Business Manager to oversee the operational management of the hub. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Hub Director and senior leadership team to develop strategies for the Hub's operational effectiveness. You will assist in implementing operational plans, support research activities, and aid in securing competitive funding. Key responsibilities include consulting with stakeholders, managing resources, recruiting PhD students and staff, and ensuring compliance with UNSW health and safety policies. You will also oversee the Hub's budget, finances, and intellectual property agreements, manage communications and reporting, organize events, and represent the Hub across UNSW.

This role reports to the Hub Director (Professor Chun Wang) and has no direct reports.

• Salary, Level 8/9: $123,044 to $151,744 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term contract – 12 months
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health is a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionising healthcare through wearable sensor technology. Funded by the Australian Research Council, this collaborative effort brings together leading researchers and industry partners to design, manufacture, and commercialize clinical-grade sensors. The goal is to enhance health outcomes by enabling new approaches to diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases, ultimately positioning Australia at the forefront of connected health. For more information go to https://connectedsensors.org.au/

Skills and Experience

Level 8

• A relevant degree with substantial knowledge and experience gained through a combination of relevant education, training and/or experience.
• Experience in fields related to the Connected Sensor Hub research themes will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in executive support to senior management in a large and complex institution.
• Proven project management experience on projects with budgets above $1m, with the ability to proactively manage projects under limited supervision.
• Strong ability to manage workflow effectively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment, with superior time management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with industry and research institutes and facilitating industry engagement.
• Proven skills in strategic, financial and resource planning and analysis at strategic and operational levels.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating content development for promotional material, web content, official communications and reports.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiation and consultation skills, including an ability to exercise initiative, tact and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Level 9 (in addition to the above)

• Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or program management and other specialist experience.
• Proven leadership skills and significant experience in a research environment with a strong understanding of research funding sources, schemes and grants, and the research regulatory and policy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and integrate complex data and provide strategic direction and analysis to senior management.
• Experience in providing significant input to strategic and operational planning in relation to research and developing strategic position papers and policy.
• Extensive understanding of ARC funding rules, related industry and university policies and procedures around the management of research and research finance.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and problem solving in complex settings with the ability to provide sound strategic advice, develop and implement operation plans, policies and systems aligned to strategic objectives.
• Proven expertise in and ability to provide professional advice in a range of disciplines related to the Hub themes.
• In-depth understanding of relevant and international regulation and standards for medical devices

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 9^th February 2025

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