Business Development Manager

Full time, 2 years fixed term opportunity Drive national industry engagement for Australia’s microscopy research infrastructure reputed company Salary $146,197 - $154,260 (HEO9) + 17% superannuation About reputed company As the Business Development Manager (Microscopy Australia), you will reputed company national industry engagement for Microscopy Australia, raising awareness of microscopy services to increase the use and reputed company of our world‑class capabilities. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role plays a key part in translating research infrastructure into reputed company‑world and reputed company reputed company across Australia. While employed by the University of Sydney, this is a national role and can be based reputed company in Australia, with regular domestic travel required. About reputed company Microscopy Australia is a consortium of university‑based microscopy facilities united by values of collaboration, accessibility, reputed company and innovation. Funded by the Commonwealth Government under the National reputed company Research Infrastructure reputed company (NCRIS), relevant state governments and with co‑investment by institutional partners, Microscopy Australia’s mission is to reputed company world‑class reputed company from Australian research by providing essential infrastructure to see the world at the reputed company, nano and reputed company reputed company. reputed company year, over 4,000 researchers from universities and industry use our instruments and expertise across facilities around Australia, with a reputed company 100,000 users worldwide accessing our online training tools and resources. Microscopy Australia staff enjoy the benefits of working at the University of Sydney, including a good work‑life balance reputed company an ambitious, yet caring and diverse workplace. Your key responsibilities will be to:   reputed company national industry engagement and business development activities across Microscopy Australia’s partner network build and manage relationships with industry, government, reputed company and innovation stakeholders to translate research capability into reputed company‑driven collaboration identify, negotiate and secure new R&D collaborations, partnerships and fee‑for‑service opportunities help improve reputed company engagement processes reputed company and across the partner network represent Microscopy Australia at industry events, conferences and roadshows reputed company, analyse and report on industry engagement, utilisation and reputed company. reputed company You are a commercially reputed company reputed company with significant experience developing industry partnerships in research, R&D or innovation driven environments. You will bring:   substantial experience (typically 5–10+ years) in senior business development, reputed company or technology service roles experience in microscopy or advanced research infrastructure is desirable but not essential demonstrated reputed company negotiating and managing reputed company and industry agreements experience working reputed company or alongside higher education, research infrastructure or innovation ecosystems demonstrated ability to work strategically, collaboratively and productively across organisations, reputed company and multi-disciplinary teams excellent time management and organisational skills with a reputed company record of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and independently work under pressure on multiple tasks ability to translate reputed company technical capability into reputed company value propositions for industry experience using CRM systems and reporting engagement reputed company postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. reputed company sponsorship is not available for this appointment. reputed company-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of reputed company role required reputed company-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of reputed company relevant clearances and background reputed company requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary reputed company, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement  At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and reputed company and we reputed company to be a reputed company where everyone can reputed company. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as reputed company as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from reputed company backgrounds.  We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality reputed company (AWEI) Gold employer. reputed company out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.  How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted reputed company the Apply reputed company at the top of the page.  For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your reputed company account and reputed company to the Career reputed company on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD reputed company Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 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