Job Reference: 1225393
Are you an innovative leader with a passion for driving impactful projects and
cultivating strategic partnerships? Do you thrive in a complex environment
where you can help shape the future of education and research? If so, we
invite you to apply for the role of Manager, Projects and Partnerships at
Curtin University within the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and
Mathematical Sciences (EECMS).
Your new role
As an integral member of the school's leadership team, you will collaborate
with our academics to manage all EECMS projects involving external partners.
Reporting directly to the Head of School you will be pivotal in fostering and
advancing our external partnerships and ensuring alignment with our research
and teaching programs in cutting-edge fields such as digital technologies and
energy transition.
Your role will encompass the planning, coordination, and execution of projects
from initiation through to their successful transition into business-as-usual
(BAU). You will collaborate with academics and professional staff across our
campus and engage with industry senior managers and stakeholders to ensure our
projects meet objectives and align with our strategic goals.
The role requires a leader who understands the dynamics of the university eco-
systems and can work within this to foster successful relationships. Providing
the right environment to enable our teaching and research academics to develop
and deliver new projects is a critical part of the role.
Ideally you will be an expert in one of the key objectives identified in the
Curtin 2030 Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development: Collaborate with the leadership team in the
development and implementation of the school strategic vision
Project Management: Direct and coordinate activities to manage
projects and programs from proposal initiation to operational stage,
including transition into BAU.
Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and negotiate with senior managers
and key stakeholders to align projects with strategic plans and business
goals.
Researcher Engagement: Collaborate with the school's researchers to
assist them to deliver industry sponsored projects.
Team Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional project teams,
fostering open communication and effective teamwork.
Contract Management: Oversee complex contracts with external
providers, ensuring successful delivery of contracted services.
Budget and Reporting: Develop program budgets and provide detailed
costing and budget reports to key stakeholders. Monitor progress, report
on performance, and undertake post-implementation reviews .
Governance and Communication : Manage program/project governance,
chair stakeholder meetings, and deliver high-level presentations.
We're Looking For
Qualifications:
Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in managing
significant resources or large-scale projects, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
High-level creative, planning, and management skills with the ability to
achieve business objectives within complex organisational structures.
Knowledge of and experience in the tertiary education sector specifically
with researchers.
Outstanding leadership skills and the capacity to manage change in a
complex environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to
negotiate and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written communication skills for constructing clear, concise, and
persuasive reports.
Highly developed organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and
projects simultaneously.
Strong financial and budget management understanding.
Critical analysis skills with sound judgment in complex decision-making.
Experience with sustainability, ESG, and net-zero considerations,
including related legislation and government policies.
Experience managing commercial partnerships and supporting research
innovation and commercialisation.
Why Choose Curtin?
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working
together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative
research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one
another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. At
Curtin. you will be at the forefront of academic excellence and research
innovation. We offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where
your leadership will directly influence our strategic direction and success.
Rewards Beyond Salary : Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation
contribution (17%) with cash out options, customisable salary
packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance
discounts.
Time Well-Spent : Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading,
with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from
Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20
days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander
Leave (5 days), Travel Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community
Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays
each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over
the Christmas/New Year Period.
Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for
long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be eligible if
they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other
recognised institution
Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin
staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2
hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy
lifestyle activities.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au.
Join us!
Your application must include your CV and a separate document that details the
skills and experience you would bring to this role (addressing the selection
criteria below).
Selection Criteria:
Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in managing
significant resources or large-scale projects, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
High-level creative, planning, and management skills with the ability to
achieve business objectives within complex organisational structures.
Knowledge of and experience in the tertiary education sector specifically
with researchers.
Outstanding leadership skills and the capacity to manage change in a
complex environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to
negotiate and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written communication skills for constructing clear, concise, and
persuasive reports.
Highly developed organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and
projects simultaneously.
Strong financial and budget management understanding.
Critical analysis skills with sound judgment in complex decision-making.
Experience with sustainability, ESG, and net-zero considerations,
including related legislation and government policies.
Experience managing commercial partnerships and supporting research
innovation and commercialisation.
Applications close: Friday 11 October 2024, 11PM AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is
subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background,
integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are
committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also
require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the
recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation,
at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date
on the advert.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or application
process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), or
[email protected], quoting the reference number.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at
this time .
