Centre Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Description:

As the Centre Stakeholder Engagement Officer for MACSYS, you'll have the opportunity to drive strategic partnerships and enhance the impact of innovative mathematical research in cellular systems. You'll work closely with leading researchers across five prestigious Australian universities, identifying and developing new partnerships with industry and government agencies. Your role will be crucial in translating MACSYS's vision into action, ensuring the Centre's research is strongly integrated into national and international communities.


Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Develop Strategic Partnerships: Identify opportunities for collaborations, liaise with stakeholders, and establish connections with domestic and international partners.
   

• Support Research Objectives: Build and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues, research collaborators, and other stakeholders to facilitate research goals.
   

• Manage Communication and Engagement: Prepare reports, administer questionnaires, and provide information to partners, ensuring a proactive 'no surprises' approach.
   

• Contribute to Centre Committees: Work closely with the Translation & Partner Engagement Committee and the Strategic Research Committee to convert their vision into actionable plans.
   

You may be a great fit if:

You are a highly organised professional with postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in a complex research environment.

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• ossess highly-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
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• emonstrate excellent operational management skills and the ability to provide authoritative specialist advice.
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• ave experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners and organisations.
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• xcel in written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes.
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• how a strong understanding of confidentiality, privacy, and research ethics principles.F