Business Associate, Industry Research

• $101,687 to $115,266
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Business Associate, Industry Research
to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Business Associate role supports QUT academic staff to develop high quality submission documentation for consultancies and commercial or sponsored research projects including clinical trial arrangements and will administer a variety of funded projects in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a
‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution
that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they
will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

 About the Academic Division

The Academic Division is responsible for supporting and delivering learning, teaching, research and research services to students and staff. This is realised via the Education and Research portfolios and through the work of our Faculties.
The Head of the Academic Division is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), Professor Robina Xavier. Professor Xavier provides strategic oversight and financial management of the Division and provides leadership to the Education portfolio. 

The Division’s Research portfolio and academic faculties, are led by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik.

About the Research Portfolio

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations. 

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations. 

Office of Research Services (ORS) works with QUT staff, students, collaborators, and partners to identify, attract and manage funding from competitive and commercial sources. The Office also manages the University’s research management platforms and coordinates internal and external research reporting.

What you need to succeed

You will demonstrate:

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline in conjunction with extensive experience in a commercial or government related environment.

Demonstrated experience in assisting with the review and evaluation of opportunities and the preparation of proposals and responses to tenders targeting various government departments and private industry organisations, and managing associated commercial interactions.

Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and agreements.

Demonstrated knowledge of commercial project establishment and administration in a university or business environment.

Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients to negotiate successful outcomes.

Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 221089

Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 1 year, Kelvin Grove campus

Remuneration: Total remuneration range: $120,338 to $136,408 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $101,687 to $115,266 pa salary, 17%

Location: Kelvin Grove

Job opens: 10-Oct-2022

Applications Close: 24-Oct-2022 at 11.30pm

Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

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