APS Level 6
$79,870 - $91,238 (plus super)
Fishermans Bend, VIC

The Defence Science Partnerships (DSP) is a framework under which Defence contracts the Australian university sector for research activities under single set of agreements. DSP comprises pre-negotiated terms and conditions, set costing rates and intellectual property provisions. The Defence Science Partnerships Manager is responsible for:

• Operational management  of the DSP, associated reviews and continuous improvement ;
• Leveraging the DSP to strengthen university partnerships, build knowledge and create pathways with industry;
• Work collaboratively with academia, publicly funded research agencies, and Australian industry to create a vibrant and interlocking innovation capability using collaboration networks;
• DSP framework enhancements to align with  current objectives and DST’s intellectual property policy;
• Develop university engagement policy with particular focus on intellectual property and security issues;
• Contributing to the development of a database of university research capability;
• Develop and maintain relationships with DSP universities, and manage meeting schedules and associated actions and outcomes;
• Provide support to Science Partnerships and Engagement Division staff; and
• Liaison with Defence Legal regarding contract negotiations, improvements and assisting with the development of new templates.

Application Closing Date: 29 November 2018.     

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DST/03168/18 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers