External Engagement Manager - Research and Prototype Foundry

• Shape the future of Australia’s semiconductor industry through strategic partnerships!

• Part-time 3 days p/w (0.6FTE), fixed term contract for 38 weeks

• Base Salary $140,913 - $148,684 + 17% superannuation (pro-rata to 0.6 FTE)

About the opportunity

The Research and Prototype Foundry (RPF) at the University of Sydney (USYD) is a world-class facility specialising in advanced nanofabrication and microfabrication technologies. It provides cutting-edge equipment, expertise, and industry collaboration opportunities to support research and innovation in semiconductors, photonics, quantum technologies, and biomedical devices.

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of advanced semiconductor fabrication, electronics, and quantum research. As the External Engagement Manager, you will drive industry collaborations, government partnerships, and university engagement to develop cutting-edge capabilities in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration. Your expertise will help shape the future of Australia’s semiconductor sector.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• engage with university, industry, and government stakeholders to identify and develop strategic opportunities aligned with ANFF’s objectives

• provide expert advice on industry needs and opportunities in advanced semiconductor packaging and heterogeneous integration

• support ANFF researchers by identifying strategic and technical requirements, specifying tooling, and assessing existing capabilities

• advise on the development and enhancement of technical processes for advanced semiconductor packaging across ANFF’s national network

• represent ANFF at meetings, presenting technical capabilities to government agencies, local industry, and research institutions

• maintain productive relationships with ANFF facilities to ensure effective delivery of research services aligned with stakeholder needs.

About you

If you’re passionate about driving innovation in Australia’s semiconductor industry, we’d love to hear from you.

• demonstrated knowledge of industry sectors such as advanced manufacturing, defence, medtech, telecoms, and ICT

• strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, packaging trends, and their application in industry

• proven experience in negotiating and managing complex commercial partnerships

• excellent interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships

• strong project management and organisational skills to coordinate and support key initiatives

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (engineering and/or physics).

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

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We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong Recruitment Operations by email at rachel.strong@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Monday 31 March 2025 11:59 PM