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The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with industry, government and researchers
• Ability to link industry challenges with research capability, shaping practical projects with real‑world impact.
• Full time, Fixed-Term (4 years), Based in Hobart or Launceston

About the opportunity

The Australian Forest and Wood Innovations Centre for Sustainable Resource and Product Solutions supports collaborative, industry‑focused research across Australia’s forestry and forest products sectors and is part of the University of Tasmania’s strategy to deliver global solutions from Tasmania.

The Industry Partnerships - Knowledge Broker plays a key role in connecting industry, government and University of Tasmania researchers to ensure research is relevant, practical and delivers real‑world impact. The role builds and strengthens partnerships, supports collaborative projects, and contributes to monitoring and evaluating the Centre’s impact nationwide. The position involves regular intrastate travel, some interstate travel, and time spent working in the field. To complement our existing approaches, we would like to incorporate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design and delivery of a researcher-industry engagement strategy for the Centre.
• Coordinate multi-project program activities by monitoring work plans, supporting the achievement of milestones, and helping maintain strategic interactions across related projects, work groups and stakeholders.
• Facilitate the transfer of new technologies, information and improved practices through well-designed engagement programs, developing new approaches to address complex industry engagement challenges.
• Build and maintain strong industry, government and research partnerships, providing authoritative insights on emerging engagement needs to inform the Centre’s planning and decision-making.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings and knowledge-translation materials including, digital content and event resources, in collaboration with Centre management, researchers, AFWI Headquarters and the UTAS communications team.

­What we’re looking for:

• High level understanding of forestry and forest products industries and commercial practices across the supply chain.
• Experience in program coordination activities such as planning and tracking progress, supporting project leads, and ensuring integration across workstreams to support the delivery of milestones and maintain overall program coherence.
• Experience in building and sustaining industry knowledge and networks for definition of key challenges and opportunities that will lead to adoption of improved or better-informed practices.
• Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary engagement methods in the design and/or delivery of projects involving research and/or other industry development activities.
• Effective liaison, negotiation and collaboration with industry stakeholders and project partners to build trust and encourage reciprocity.

Qualifications and Licences

• Current drivers licence

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Associate Professor Dean Williams, Director - AFWI Centre for Sustainable Resource and Product Solutions, Dean.Williams@utas.edu.au  
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502541 - AFWI Centre Knowledge Broker.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 19 April 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.