Manager, Secure Research Engagement
Job No.: 567926
Work type: Continuing
Full Time, Continuing / Role can be located at any La Trobe University
Campus
Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee
benefits
Use your expertise in this unique opportunity as Secure Research and
Engagement Manager, to support and contribute to mitigating risk and
ensure compliance across research and industry engagement
About the position
The Manager, Secure Research Engagement will develop and implement the
University's procedures and policies related to secure research engagement and
critical technologies. They will work with stakeholders across the
University's Research and Industry Engagement Portfolio (RIE), Academic
Schools, and professional portfolios to ensure the University's global
research and industry engagement is conducted safely and securely, with
appropriate risk management, and in accordance with Australian Government
requirements and guidance. The role ensures research and industry engagement
complies with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines relating to national
security, defence and international obligations including foreign interference
and influence, defence export controls, sanctions, and defence security.
The successful incumbent will have a strong understanding of: the value and
risks of the University's research across its academic disciplines and applied
research focuses; the Australian legislative, regulatory and policy
environment as it pertains to global research engagement; and the
international risk environment.
Some of your duties will include:
Responsibility for the development, implementation and availability of
advice on procedures to efficiently and effectively implement the
University's foreign interaction policy framework for the RIE portfolio
domains across schools and professional divisions.
Maintain a strong and developing understanding of the international risk
environment, external requirements, and developments in critical
technologies, and enable appropriately and timely action to address
weaknesses, opportunities and emerging trends.
Establish credibility and influence to enhance the capability of research
leadership, researchers and professional staff to manage risks and ensure
compliance in relation to foreign engagement
Engage with foreign interactions expertise across the university, the
higher education sector and Australian Government to ensure risks and
proportionate best practices are understood and applied, including
representing the university externally.
Skills & Experience
A degree with substantial extension of the theories and principles,
learned through experience; or a range of management experience; or
postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate
qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent
alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
Demonstrated understanding of national legislation, policy and frameworks
relevant to university research
Strong understanding of the research process, research collaboration, and
research and technology in critical technology areas
Desirable
Willingness to acquire relevant security clearances and licenses to enable
access to information to assist with the management of risks
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and
experience required for this position.
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Benefits
17% employer contributed superannuation
On site child care facilities
Flexible work arrangements
Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe
courses
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 10th November, 2024 @ 11:55pm
Please note: This opportunity is open only to applicants who hold the full
rights to work in Australia and must be an Australian citizen.
Position Enquiries: Alistair Duncan, Executive Director, Research Office,
Email: [email protected],
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business
Partner, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Manager, Secure Research Engagement.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following
documents:
A Cover letter;
An up-to-date resume and;
Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.
Why La Trobe:
Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you'll
collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub
for industry, students and academics
Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in
future
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children
Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid
Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
