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• Employment Type: Part – time; 17.5 hours per week
• Duration: 2 years fixed Term
• Remuneration: Professional Level 9 $153,933 pro rata + 17% super+ annual leave loading
• Location: Kensington, New South Wales.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

The Senior Strategy Specialist leads the translation of the Cellular Genomics Future Institute’s strategic vision into operational delivery, organisational capability and sustainable growth. Working closely with the Institute Director, the role drives strategic planning, business development, governance, institutional partnerships and major cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with Faculty, University and broader research priorities.

The role identifies and develops new funding, commercial and partnership opportunities across research, healthcare, government, philanthropy and industry, while establishing effective governance and performance frameworks to support the Institute’s long-term sustainability and translational impact. The Senior Strategy Specialist also acts as a key strategic adviser to the Director and represents the Institute with senior internal and external stakeholders.

The role reports to the Institute Director and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required: 

• Qualifications in biomedical science, genomics, medicine, health, business, innovation management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading organisational strategy, institutional development or major strategic initiatives within research, healthcare, biotechnology or innovation environments.
• Proven ability to translate strategic vision into operational execution and measurable organisational outcomes.
• Strong business development experience, including building partnerships across academia, healthcare, government, philanthropy and industry.
• Demonstrated success securing major funding through competitive grants, strategic partnerships or commercial agreements.
• Experience developing sustainable business models and evaluating commercialisation opportunities.
• Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks, organisational policies and executive reporting processes. 
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with demonstrated political judgement and executive presence.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of Board papers, strategic proposals and investment cases.
• Experience leading organisational change and complex cross-functional programs in large, matrixed organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing professional teams.
• Experience working within regulated clinical, healthcare or research environments is highly desirable, including familiarity with quality systems, accreditation or governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of translational genomics, precision medicine, biomedical research or related sectors would be highly regarded.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application including your resume & cover letter addressing the selection criteria, online before Sunday 27^th September at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, WWCC and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Get in Touch:

Aarti

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Talent Acquisition Associate

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.