Assistant Manager – Research and Innovation Office [fixed-term contract]

Assistant Manager – Research and Innovation Office [fixed-term contract]

Swinburne Sarawak – Kuching, Sarawak

Full time

The Assistant Manager of the Research and Innovation Office will provide operational leadership and administrative management to support research grants, industry partnerships, intellectual property (IP) management, commercialisation, and research consultancy at the University. The position will ensure that all operations align with the University’s research goals and provide effective support to academic units. This position involves managing research policies, finances, human resources, information technology, student services, and accreditation efforts to drive innovation and external collaboration.

The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Deans, Associate Deans, Centre Directors, Heads of Schools, and Discipline Leaders to ensure alignment with the University’s strategic initiatives in research and innovation, particularly in business development, IP management, and commercialisation.

In undertaking these responsibilities, the position is expected to exhibit a highly professional approach in working closely and collaboratively with management and staff members at the Sarawak and Melbourne campuses and with parties (private and government) external to the University.

HOW TO APPLY:

The “Application Process” section in our website indicates the steps you need to follow. Please download the respective Position Description document from our website for your reference. Your application must include a separate document addressing each applicable element of the Key Selection Criteria as specified in the Position Description.