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Full Time Continuing position New and exciting Industry Engagement team in the Faculty of Engineering Base Salary Level HEO8 $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Lead, Industry Engagement and Research Collaboration is a proactive, externally oriented role focused on expanding the Faculty of Engineering’s engagement with industry, government, and community partners. Its core purpose is to identify and pursue new opportunities for collaboration that align with the Faculty’s research strengths and educational priorities. This includes active outreach, participation in sector events, and the initiation of early-stage partnership discussions. As part of the University of Sydney, you’ll join a dynamic team working across multiple disciplines and portfolios, engaging with world-leading researchers, entrepreneurial students, and influential industry and government partners. This is a unique opportunity to be part of innovative projects that deliver real-world impact, from breakthrough technologies that transform the way we work and live, to initiatives that restore the environment, strengthen the economy, and create healthier, happier communities. In this role, you’ll have the chance to shape new collaborations, contribute to exciting programs, and drive outcomes that make a tangible difference for society, industry, and the Faculty of Engineering. Curiosity and creativity are at the heart of what we do, and if you’re motivated by connecting ideas and people, seizing opportunities, and helping deliver on ambitious goals, you’ll find this role rewarding. At USYD, you’ll have access to a wealth of career pathways and opportunities to develop professionally while working on projects at the forefront of engineering research, innovation, and education. As a Lead, Industry Engagement and Research Collaboration, your key responsibilities will be to: proactively research and identify new industry and government stakeholders aligned with faculty strengths and strategic goals represent the Faculty of Engineering at industry networking events, conferences, trade shows, and innovation forums initiate contact with potential partners and coordinate exploratory discussions with academic staff develop partner intelligence briefs and landscape scans to inform strategy and partnership targeting generate and qualify leads for both research and educational collaborations, contributing to the partnership pipeline support the early stages of proposal development and partner onboarding in collaboration with Business development Managers assist with the coordination and promotion of industry engagement events hosted by the faculty. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lead, Industry Engagement and Research Collaboration who has experience in: structuring and negotiating commercial agreements from low to high value evaluating commercial opportunities from education, research or technology developments record of achievement selling services business to business and business to government experience with legal, intellectual property and commercial frameworks experience in the higher education sector or relevant professional experience experience with competitive research grants and/or strong Government, Industry, or University networks that you can leverage in this role will be an advantage Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. 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 well 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 all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find 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 via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Monika Browning, Recruitment Operations by email to monika.browning@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 28 September 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html