Position Number: 0065148
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part Time (0.2 FTE) / Fixed-term for 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: Academic C – $146,050 – $168,403 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
Academic Level D - $175,858 - $193,740 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- Work with the Innovation and Enterprise Team within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences to deliver programs and support for emerging academic entrepreneurs and social venture developers
- Opportunity for internal academic for a 3-year fixed period secondment
About the Role
The Director of Innovation & Enterprise Program delivery and Support will be part of a team delivering the innovation goals of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Advancing Health 2030 Strategy, and will report to the Associate Dean Innovation and Enterprise (ADIE).
The appointee will coordinate the development and delivery of innovation and entrepreneurship education programs, to expand the commercialisation and research translation capabilities of MDHS staff and students. The Director will provide leadership in developing an engagement strategy to foster a culture of innovation, translation and commercialisation within the Faculty.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Development and delivery of MDHS innovation and entrepreneurship education programs and initiatives.
- Provide leadership of engagement initiatives focussed on developing an innovation and enterprise culture within MDHS.
- Provide research translation and commercialisation mentorship to researchers and students.
- Advise the ADIE and Faculty leadership on innovation and enterprise education strategies including as the Chair of the MDHS Internal Steering Committee.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for people who demonstrate innovation, entrepreneurship and social values. Experience in these spaces, including partnerships with external stakeholders, will be beneficial, but is not essential.
You will also have:
- The ability to establish networks effectively with representatives from medical research and business partners and internally within the University.
- Experience in designing and delivering entrepreneurship education programs in health.
- Experience mentoring researchers in translating their research.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Innovation and Enterprise
You will work within the I&E portfolio of MDHS, led by Associate Dean of Innovation and Enterprise, Prof Lauren Ayton. Our team is dynamic, engaged and supportive, and you will have opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities as the ADIE delegate for various settings.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit an application that is no more than two pages in length, outlining how you meet the essential criteria and your capability to achieve the key responsibilities of the role. A brief CV should also be attached.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Professor Lauren Ayton, Associate Dean Innovation & Enterprise.
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Position Description
