Principal Business Manager (QC Labs) (Part-time)

University of Southern Queensland; Springfield; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)–Springfield NSW invites applications for the Principal Business Manager (QC Labs). This 0.6 FTE, part-time fixed-term role leads the commercial growth of QC Labs, forging industry and government partnerships to expand impact and income.

You will drive governance and engagement frameworks, position QC Labs as a leading quantum technology hub, and liaise with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s qualification with relevant quantum/advanced tech expertise.
• Proven ability to develop and promote commercial research offerings.
• Experience securing funding and building strategic partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen including IP and complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC Labs' commercial growth and strategic direction.
• Develop partnerships across industry, government and academia.
• Drive funding opportunities and research income.
• Create governance and industry engagement frameworks.
• Represent UniSQ and QC Labs in national and international networks.

Education

Doctoral or Master’s degree

Job description

Principal Business Manager (QC Labs) (Part-time)

University of Southern Queensland – Springfield NSW

2d ago , from University Of Southern Queensland

• Remuneration range $103,256 to $114,455 pa
• Part-time fixed-term appointment to 30 June 2028
• Springfield campus

Shape the future of quantum innovation in Australia

Join the team behind one of Australia's most exciting research and commercialisation initiatives. Quantum Cryo Labs (QC Labs) is Australia's first industry-accessible cryogenic measurement laboratory, established at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with support from the Queensland Government to provide state-of-the-art cryogenic and precision measurement testing services to industry and the broader research sector.

As the Principal Business Manager (QC Labs), you'll play a pivotal role in transforming a nationally significant facility into a thriving hub for industry, government and research collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to help drive the commercial growth of Queensland's emerging quantum and advanced technologies sector while building strategic partnerships that deliver real-world impact.

Working within UniSQ's Commercialisation and Partnerships team, you'll collaborate with researchers, industry leaders, government stakeholders and funding bodies to expand the reach, reputation and commercial success of QC Labs.

Who you are

You are a commercially astute leader with a passion for innovation and a track record of turning opportunities into outcomes. You enjoy working at the intersection of research, industry and government, and thrive when building relationships that create long‑term value.

You bring a strategic mindset, strong commercial judgement and the confidence to engage with senior decision-makers across a broad stakeholder landscape. Whether you're negotiating partnerships, identifying new funding opportunities or developing commercial frameworks, you're motivated by the chance to shape something new and deliver meaningful impact.

What you'll do

In this influential leadership role, you'll drive the commercial growth and strategic direction of QC Labs, building partnerships, developing new opportunities and establishing the frameworks needed to position the facility as a leading hub for quantum and advanced technology innovation.

• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of QC Labs' commercial operations framework, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across industry, government and academia to increase engagement, utilisation and impact of QC Labs.
• Drive business development, commercialisation and funding opportunities that generate research income, industry collaboration and broader economic and social outcomes.
• Develop governance, service delivery and industry engagement frameworks that support the effective operation and promotion of QC Labs and related advanced technology facilities.
• Represent UniSQ and QC Labs within national and international quantum and advanced technology networks, while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.

• Remuneration range $103,256 to $114,455 pa
• Part-time fixed-term appointment to 30 June 2028
• Springfield campus

Shape the future of quantum innovation in Australia

Join the team behind one of Australia's most exciting research and commercialisation initiatives. Quantum Cryo Labs (QC Labs) is Australia's first industry‑accessible cryogenic measurement laboratory, established at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with support from the Queensland Government to provide state‑of‑the‑art cryogenic and precision measurement testing services to industry and the broader research sector.

As the Principal Business Manager (QC Labs), you'll play a pivotal role in transforming a nationally significant facility into a thriving hub for industry, government and research collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to help drive the commercial growth of Queensland's emerging quantum and advanced technologies sector while building strategic partnerships that deliver real‑world impact.

Working within UniSQ's Commercialisation and Partnerships team, you'll collaborate with researchers, industry leaders, government stakeholders and funding bodies to expand the reach, reputation and commercial success of QC Labs.

Who you are

You are a commercially astute leader with a passion for innovation and a track record of turning opportunities into outcomes. You enjoy working at the intersection of research, industry and government, and thrive when building relationships that create long‑term value.

You bring a strategic mindset, strong commercial judgement and the confidence to engage with senior decision‑makers across a broad stakeholder landscape. Whether you're negotiating partnerships, identifying new funding opportunities or developing commercial frameworks, you're motivated by the chance to shape something new and deliver meaningful impact.

What you'll do

In this influential leadership role, you'll drive the commercial growth and strategic direction of QC Labs, building partnerships, developing new opportunities and establishing the frameworks needed to position the facility as a leading hub for quantum and advanced technology innovation.

• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of QC Labs' commercial operations framework, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across industry, government and academia to increase engagement, utilisation and impact of QC Labs.
• Drive business development, commercialisation and funding opportunities that generate research income, industry collaboration and broader economic and social outcomes.
• Develop governance, service delivery and industry engagement frameworks that support the effective operation and promotion of QC Labs and related advanced technology facilities.
• Represent UniSQ and QC Labs within national and international quantum and advanced technology networks, while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.

What will help you succeed

To be successful in this role, you'll bring a combination of commercial expertise, strategic relationship management and experience working within complex research, technology or innovation environments. You will ideally have:

• A doctoral or master's qualification, or equivalent accreditation, with expertise in quantum technologies, advanced technologies, nanofabrication, microelectronics, or a related field.
• Significant experience developing, managing and promoting commercial research or technical service offerings to industry and academic sectors.
• Demonstrated success securing funding opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and leveraging commercial activities into broader collaborative initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience navigating intellectual property matters and negotiating complex commercial arrangements.

For further information about this role, please contact Dr Gudrun Seynsche, Director (Commercialisation and Partnerships) via [phone] or ***************@unisq.edu.au.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0153_07/26

Location: Springfield campus

Term: Part‑time fixed‑term appointment to 30 June 2028 (0.6 FTE - 21.6 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $103,256 to $114,455 pa (includes salary range of $87,081 to $96,526 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision‑making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

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