Senior Manager, Development, ACAMI
Job No.: 568541
Work type: Fixed Term
Part Time (0.8FTE), Fixed Term Appointment – November 2029 / Located at
Bundoora Campus
Salary band $139,280 - $147,550 plus 17% Superannuation and a range of
employee benefits
Support growth of the medical research ecosystem, focussing on
collaborations with industry partners, medical research institutes and
technology partners
About the position
The Victorian Government has partnered with La Trobe University to establish
the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Innovation
(ACAMI).
Established in 2024, ACAMI is a collaborative research, clinical research and
workforce development centre operating at the intersection of AI and medical
innovation. The centre will support local medical research institutes and
industry partners, delivering new and additional capabilities to ensure
Victoria's world-leading medical innovation and life sciences research
ecosystem maintains pace with global standards and opportunities as AI
capability develops.
The Senior Manager, Development, will work with the ACAMI Director,
Development, Director and Chief Scientist, the ACAMI team, internal and
external stakeholders to realise ACAMI's mission of becoming a commercially
sustainable centre which leverages AI technologies, data and skills innovation
to drive transformation and growth of an AI-enabled medical ecosystem in
Victoria.
Reporting to the Director, Development deliverables include:
Work with the Director, Development and the ACAMI team to operationalise
the Centre's purpose and objectives within the University's academic,
research and management governance frameworks and maintaining compliance
with the University's policy and procedures.
Work with Director, Development in implementing and maintaining the
business case and strategic plans for the Centre including the strategic
goals, defining priorities, and outlining action plans.
Participate in activities to achieve the Centre's commercial goals and
develop plans to attract revenue from industry to establish a sustainable
operating position.
Support the Centre in establishing and building high functioning teams who
work towards a shared vision, clear goals and targets and developing a
culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration across professional
teams in the Centre, La Trobe partners and external stakeholders.
Develop a strong working relationship with existing and emerging industry
stakeholders to understand sector needs and opportunities and recognise
shared agendas and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes. Anticipate
and be responsive to internal and external client needs.
Skills & Experience
Knowledge, skills and direct relevant experience in project management,
computer science and AI in the Australian University sector or in
industry. Experience with the application of AI in medical research,
medical therapies manufacture and/or and business units highly regarded.
Understanding in medical research, medical technologies, clinical
research, medical innovation, commercialisation, broad spectrum of
research, workforce and future directions within the medical technology
sector.
Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for achievement of objectives
and programs at School and/or commercial-equivalent level.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising
with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective
outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions.
Proven ability to deal with concepts, decisions and complex information or
situations in an efficient and effective manner. Capable, agile, flexible
and patient with process, and the ideas of others.
Strong leadership skills including the ability to negotiate, motivate,
influence and build relationships.
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
Please note, only candidates who hold the full rights to work will be
eligible to be considered for this opportunity
Closing date: Monday 10th March, 2025 @ 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Jane Leong, Director, Development, Office PVC, Research
and Industry Engagement, Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business
Partner, Email: [email protected], Phone: (03) 9479 5191
Position Description below:
PD-Senior Manager Development ACAMI.pdf
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following
documents:
A detailed Cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria; and
An up-to-date resume.
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
the future
This is more than just a job. Working at La Trobe offers opportunities to
demonstrate excellence and transform lives.
Here, you'll join exceptional people, partners and communities, who power our
operations with ambition and purpose.
Our success can be attributed to its strong sense of community. We have a
long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion and social justice; we are
committed to providing a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected and
supported to achieve their full potential. We strive to build a workplace
where all employees of diverse backgrounds, abilities, experiences, sexuality,
gender, religion and age are welcome, valued, respected and one that is
representative of our community. We demonstrate our cultural qualities by
holding ourselves accountable and creating a culture of trust and innovation
while genuinely caring for one another.
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