Senior Industry Leader, Infrastructure & Transport Research

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

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