* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Industry Engagement Manager
Job no: 521239
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Community Engagement/Marketing, Business Development
* Be part of a growing team building impactful partnerships between research and industry.
* Collaborate with experts in health and medical innovation and commercialisation.
* Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 4 years.
* Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The UWA Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD) is the University’s gateway to transformative partnerships where research meets real-world impact. We cultivate bold collaborations with industry and government that unlock new pathways for innovation and discovery.
From agriculture to oceans, medicine to space, defence to data, our team connects world-class research with commercial opportunity, accelerating solutions that shape industries and improve lives.
About the opportunity
* You will play a significant role in managing and leading a portfolio of industry engagement projects in the health and medical sector.
* Establish and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to grow research collaborations.
* Provide support and assistance to the team in opportunity identification, project planning, project delivery, proposal/presentation drafting and data analysis.
* You will work collaboratively with colleagues across UWA and the OICD to support the portfolio’s growth strategy and strategic imperatives.
About you
* Tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency in a health and medical related field.
* Demonstrated understanding of how research is conducted within a university environment, including knowledge of appropriate funding opportunities.
* Business development skills and commercial acumen with the ability to identify research partnership growth opportunities.
* Substantial project management experience with the demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and complete projects to good outcomes.
Note: Occasional travel within the state and interstate may be required.
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 5 October 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 19 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
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