• Based in the Enterprise Partnerships Unit at the City West Campus
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) continuing position
• Salary: $132,649 - $137,168 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You will ideally have experience working across the Defence and/or Space sectors, and bring a curious nature which will allow you to proactively hunt for opportunities.
You are confident to present leads in order to guide future research and developments across the University. You have a positive, can-do attitude, and are driven to excel. You are a true team player, driven by success, and are adaptable to support your colleagues.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director: Defence and Space, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and coordination of the University of South Australia's engagement across the Defence and Space sectors, nationally and internationally. You will be responsible for coordinating with key partners and achieving KPI’s and targets for your identified portfolio.

You will ensure that UniSA generates revenue from educational, training, research and innovation partnerships with companies and relevant Government agencies under the broad scope of the University's Enterprise Academic Plan, Research and Enterprise Strategic Plan and Industry Plans as appropriate.

About the Enterprise Partnerships Unit

The University of South Australia’s Enterprise Hub works with organisations of all sizes to overcome challenges, innovate and add value. We create and sustain partnerships, drawing on the energy and expertise of our staff, research, and collaborators to produce mutually beneficial outcomes.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field and relevant experience in Business Development or an equivalent combination of relevant experience (Defence/Space sector)
• Demonstrated experience in the development of strategic relationships with key stakeholders and industry associations across the Defence and/or Space segments, with a track record of achieving agreed revenue targets
• Demonstrated experience in market development and assessment of new opportunities specifically the identification, evaluation and closure of opportunities, whilst protecting Intellectual Property
• Demonstrated experience in execution of commercial project proposals consistent with the strategic directions of the Unit including negotiation, budget development, risk management and contract compliance
• An excellent understanding of the industry, professional, and government environments in Australia and internationally in relation to the relevant sectors

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions, working in a highly supportive team
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 7155.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 19th May 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on [email protected]. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications are welcomed from Australian citizens, residing in Australia only.

Appointment is subject to a Personnel Security Clearance at NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 being obtained and maintained.