Research Translation Manager

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Research Translation Manager, you’ll lead and coordinate targeted initiatives and projects that strengthen industry partnerships, support research teams, and drive successful translation and commercialisation outcomes for clean energy and recycling.

In this job you will:

• Lead and manage research translation projects, including planning, implementation, and engagement with project teams and industry stakeholders.
• Design and deliver tailored support for industry-academia collaboration, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate engagement with research teams to build capability and drive commercialisation outcomes.
• Evaluate project progress, provide strategic reporting, and contribute to ongoing program development.

This fixed term position is until end of June 2027, is full time, and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

About Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy

The Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) initiative is co-led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Newcastle. TRaCE aims to accelerate a pipeline of disruptive technologies out of the lab and into local manufacturing and global deployment.

The program spans the innovation lifecycle, from research and development through to de-risking, demonstration, deployment, and manufacturing, and is underpinned by critical workforce skills, cultural change, and university workplace reform.

For more information on TRaCE, please visit this link.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Proven high-level project management abilities, including successfully coordinating multi-disciplined teams to deliver under a plan.
• Experience in research development and translation in the same or similar field.
• Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst working across teams and institutions.
• A passion for clean energy and recycling innovation, and a track record of delivering results with real-world impact.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $116,596 to $136,030 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and extensive relevant experiences; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
2. Demonstrated project management experience and excellence in the delivery of industry-focused programs and the development of project management frameworks.
3. Demonstrated experience in Innovation management, product development and research translation or similar R&D related commercial operations.
4. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of business processes, service models and industry engagement initiative development.
5. Demonstrated high-level facilitation, negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage challenging relationships, gain consensus and influence outcomes to establish effective working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively, act strategically and manage change, effectively managing stakeholders, issues and risks.
7. Highly developed communication skills including demonstrated ability to provide expert, strategic advice and viable, evidence-based recommendations.
8. Ability to work collaboratively and bring together people from different areas to participate in School/Division or University-wide initiatives. 
9. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents, incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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