Enterprise Professor/Fellow - Infrastructure and Transport Platform

UOM University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 142,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term for 2 years role in FEIT to lead industry engagement for the Infrastructure and Transport Platform. You will use your senior networks to shape strategic partnerships delivering commercial value and societal impact, with 17% superannuation and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will mentor platform staff, support the Platform Leader, and champion collaborations with infrastructure and transport organisations, aligning

Qualifications

• Extensive infrastructure and/or transport sector leadership experience and credibility with senior industry stakeholders.
• Strong track record in business development, partnership creation, and delivering mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.
• Senior executive experience within public or private organisations, with proven ability to lead and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Forge strategic partnerships between infrastructure and transport organisations and FEIT researchers to address complex sector challenges.
• Identify and scope collaboration opportunities, including proposals and white papers aligned with sector priorities and FEIT capabilities.
• Champion the Infrastructure and Transport Platform at industry events, strengthening visibility, reputation, and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and coach platform staff to build capability in industry engagement and partnership development.
• Advise and support the Platform Leader on business development strategy, pipelines, and resource focus for maximum impact.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Senior executive experience

Job description

Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed-term for 2 years Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Department: Office of the Dean

Salary: Level D: $183,859 - $202,556 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super Level E: $236,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% super

High-profile, industry-facing academic role / Bridge infrastructure and transport sectors with FEIT research / Shape impactful strategic partnerships. Apply your senior sector experience to build influential collaborations that advance infrastructure, transport, and university research impact. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity You will lead industry engagement for FEIT’s Infrastructure and Transport Platform, matching sector needs with world-class research capabilities. You will use your networks and executive experience to shape strategic partnerships that deliver commercial value and societal impact. You will also mentor platform staff and support the Platform Leader to grow a vibrant, industry-connected ecosystem.

What you will deliver:

• Forge strategic partnerships between infrastructure and transport organisations and FEIT researchers to address complex sector challenges.
• Identify and scope collaboration opportunities, including proposals and white papers aligned with sector priorities and FEIT capabilities.
• Champion the Infrastructure and Transport Platform at industry events, strengthening visibility, reputation, and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and coach platform staff to build capability in industry engagement and partnership development.
• Advise and support the Platform Leader on business development strategy, pipelines, and resource focus for maximum impact.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Bring extensive infrastructure and/or transport sector leadership experience and strong credibility with senior industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a strong track record in business development, partnership creation, and delivering mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.
• Maintain a contemporary, influential professional network and confidently leverage relationships to achieve strategic objectives.
• Understand current and emerging research challenges, regulations, and compliance trends across infrastructure and transport sectors.
• Offer senior executive experience within public or private organisations, with proven ability to lead and mentor others.
• Meet the Level E criteria through eminent industry leadership and recognition, or be ready to progress from Level D.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

You will join the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, a national leader in engineering and IT education and research. Working within the Infrastructure and Transport Platform, you will collaborate with experts across engineering, construction, mobility, logistics, and asset management. The team partners with industry, government, and communities to tackle real-world challenges and deliver transformational impact aligned with FEIT 2035 and the University’s Strategy 2030.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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We aspire to the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

Applications close: Tuesday 24 November 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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