"Manager, Innovation Central Perth"

• 3 year, fixed-term, full-time appointment
• $133,991 - $157,280 (G09-G10) per annum plus 17% superannuation

Job Reference: 1250718

Innovation Central Perth, Curtin University

Innovation Central Perth (ICP) was co-founded by Cisco, Woodside Energy, CSIRO and Curtin University in 2015 to help WA industry create digital solutions to commercial and operational challenges.

ICP connects researchers and students to industry in an experimental space equipped with the latest Cisco-enabled technology. The ICP model, developed at Curtin, has been replicated Australia-wide and it now works with partners around Australia – including collaborators from Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network. This network brings together industry challenges and research capabilities, unlocking collaboration possibilities.

ICP is managed within Curtin’s School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS), in partnership with Curtin’s Research Office. This is one of several Cisco-Curtin partnerships across the University that support Curtin’s demand-driven research, teaching delivery, work-integrated student learning and technology adoption.

Your new role

Curtin University is seeking a Manager for the Innovation Central Perth (ICP). This is a 3-year, fixed-term, full-time position. This is a professional appointment but both academics and professionals are invited to apply. The title Professor of Practice may be used for senior industry professionals.

The role reports though to Curtin’s Science and Enginereing Faculty, under the guidance of Cisco’s Program Manager for University partnerships, and working with the Curtin’s Research Office.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities include:

• Deliver on the objectives of ICP as articulated in the relevant Cisco-Curtin agreements.
• Manage the Centre operations, including projects, events, marketing, stakeholder engagement, contract execution, budget and line management.
• Oversee the development of industry partnerships and engagement, including internal and external relationship management.
• Develop and lead Centre programs that enable demand-driven research and enrich the student learning experience.
• Embed diversity, inclusion and belonging principles in the Centre, to create an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Create processes for Curtin researchers, students and recent graduates to work on projects within the Centre and facilitate their contractual arrangements.
• Develop annual work plans and budgets to achieve the Centre’s financial and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and submit all ICP reporting requirements, including monthly metrics and bi-annual reports to the Cisco-Curtin ICP Governing Board.
• Amplify and contribute to the reporting on other Cisco-Curtin partnership initiatives as required.
• Represent Curtin in Cisco’s National Industry Innovation Network and at their annual Cisco Live event, working collaboratively with other state-based Cisco-funded Innovation Centrals.
• Showcase how the Centre’s Cisco-enabled technology can be used to solve industry challenges and accelerate digital learning

As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

Why Choose Curtin?

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Curtin has campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius, and delivers courses through more than 130 partner institutions worldwide.

We are an energetic and dedicated team of academics and professionals working to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including generous superannuation, salary packaging provisions and leave entitlements; health insurance, travel, technology and retail shopping discounts to name a few!

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.

Join us!

Your application must include your CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria below and detailing the skills and experience you would bring to this role, as well as your vision for Innovation Central Perth’s next three years.

Selection Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in program and partnership management in the digital technology and education innovation sector.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate professional, industry and work-based practices into educational programs.
• Extensive industry and educational networks with a proven ability to negotiate and steward relationships with diverse stakeholders and organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and deliver end-to-end conversion of business development opportunities to support revenue growth and achieve strategic goals.
• High-level oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop business cases, prepare project plans, report on metrics, and deliver presentations.
• Proven track record in managing technical project teams and working with university researchers and students.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate projects that require the support and participation of multiple stakeholders, while managing multiple and often competing tasks.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships across the university and externally.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/43y5x8bd

Applications close: Monday 9th September @ 10am

Applicants should note that any offer of employment is subject to completion of a National Police Records Check, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or +61 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the vacancy reference number.

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.