Job Description
Australia — International Student Market
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822K inbound students *****) +10%
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China 168K
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India 128K
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Nepal 57K
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Vietnam 33K
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Malaysia 26K
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3 international branch campuses in Australia
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OVERVIEW The Australian National University is seeking a Senior Manager - Horizon Europe Strategic Partnerships for a full-time fixed-term appointment of two years based in Canberra, ACT. This senior role focuses on leading engagement with the European Union Horizon Europe Program and strengthening international research partnerships across europe and beyond. The position supports the identification, development, and coordination of major collaborative research opportunities, particularly within Horizon Europe Pillar II. The role also works closely with researchers and external stakeholders to advance strategic partnerships and cooperative research initiatives.
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Key responsibilities
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Lead ANU engagement with the Horizon Europe Program
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Advance the university's strategic international research partnerships
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Provide institutional leadership for identifying and developing major international research collaborations
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Coordinate international research collaborations with a focus on Horizon Europe Pillar II opportunities
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Support the establishment of high-impact, multi-partner research consortia
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Build relationships with international universities, research organisations, government agencies, industry partners, and funding bodies
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Support ANU researchers to secure and lead major international collaborative research programsCoordinate strategic partnerships connected to international research activity
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Requirements
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Ability to lead engagement with the Horizon Europe Program
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Experience supporting international research partnerships and collaborations
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Capacity to coordinate major multi-partner research initiatives
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Ability to build relationships with universities, research organisations, government agencies, industry partners, and funding bodies
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Ability to support researchers pursuing major international collaborative research programs
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Availability to work full-time in a fixed-term role for two years WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes to the growth of international research collaboration and strengthens institutional connections across europe and global research networks. By supporting major partnerships and collaborative opportunities, the position helps expand research impact and supports participation in significant Horizon initiatives.
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Bonus: Application advice
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Highlight experience managing international research partnerships and collaborative programs
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Demonstrate familiarity with Horizon Europe or comparable international funding frameworks
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Provide examples of coordinating major research consortia or multi-partner initiatives
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Emphasize relationship-building skills with universities, government agencies, and industry partners
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Showcase experience supporting senior researchers or research strategy development
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Tailor your application to demonstrate strategic leadership and project coordination abilities
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📌 Senior Manager - Horizon Europe Strategic Partnerships (Canberra)
🏢 Uniglobaltechnologies
📍 Canberra