Director, Defence R&D Engagement & Partnerships

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; Sur place; AUD 184 000 - 203 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging and health benefits

Discounts on services and cultural/re-

Résumé du poste

The University of Melbourne is seeking a strategic leader to head Defence Science Institute engagement and operations. You will shape Defence innovation across Victoria and Tasmania, connecting universities, industry and government to deliver multi-year impact.

You will lead funding programs, maintain intelligence on Defence capabilities, and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders. This fixed-term role offers extensive development opportunities and a platform to influence national

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or equivalent in a defence-relevant discipline or closely related field.
• Proven track record leading multi-year, large-scale university/defence projects.
• Excel at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry and university leadership.
• Show success in securing or managing major defence research funding.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 security clearance and WWCC.
• Deep understanding of Defence innovation ecosystems, strategies and priorities.

Responsabilités

• Lead DSI’s engagement strategy and day-to-day operations in partnership with the Director – Academic and Associate Director.
• Design, deliver and refine funding programs that grow Defence-relevant R&D and talent pipelines across partner universities.
• Maintain up-to-date intelligence on Defence-focused research capability, matching universities and industry to national priorities and opportunities.
• Cultivate senior relationships with governments, Defence and industry, representing DSI at missions, delegations and key events.
• Secure and steward long-term funding, manage budgets, track KPIs and report to DSI’s governance bodies.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Funding program design

Relationship building

Defence research understanding

Formation

PhD or equivalent in defence-related discipline

Description du poste

The University of Melbourne is seeking a strategic leader to head Defence Science Institute engagement and operations. You will shape Defence innovation across Victoria and Tasmania, connecting universities, industry and government to deliver multi-year impact.

You will lead funding programs, maintain intelligence on Defence capabilities, and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders. This fixed-term role offers extensive development opportunities and a platform to influence national