The Opportunity
Sunswift Racing within the Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, is seeking a Commercialisation Lead to continue the faculties long history of developing and bringing to market many important new technologies that have brought significant positive impact for society.
Sunswift Racing, based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, is a leading solar-electric vehicle development team. Our team was founded back in 1996 by a small group of electrical academics and PhD’s who had the idea to build a car to compete in the famous World Solar Challenge. Sunswift has built several solar vehicles, with the eighth currently in production. Notably, our latest car, Sunswift 7, holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s fastest EV over 1000km on a single battery charge, garnering significant global media attention. Our team collaborates with industry leaders to advance clean energy technologies. For more information go please visit our website: https://www.sunswift.com/
As the Sunswift Racing Commercialisation Lead, you will elevate our success by establishing a commercialisation team to audit and manage Sunswift Racing’s innovations and IP. You will develop and implement a Technology Strategy to bring low-carbon solutions to market, oversee the commercialisation process, manage business cases, and form industry partnerships. Your role will also involve positioning Sunswift Racing as a leading R&D facility, with focus areas including transport-specific photovoltaics, battery storage, hydrogen fuel cells, energy management, automation, V2X technology, sustainable materials, and infrastructure.
Job Details
- Salary – Level 10
- Full time
- Fixed term – 12 months
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research Faculty. It is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the Faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
Skills & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Experience in product development and bringing a deep tech product from lab to market.
- Proven experience in business strategy development, commercialisation and IP management.
- Highly developed networking, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to manage projects involving diverse interest groups/stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership and extensive experience in managing and motivating a team, with an ability to work collaboratively to quickly establish and maintain a high level of personal and professional credibility with the wider team and stakeholders.
- Established networks and ability to engage with industry partners and investors.
- Knowledge of the transport and mobility sector and the role of renewable technologies is highly desirable.
- Experience in an academic or research environment is a plus.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 27th October 2024
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