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Job description:Research Commercial Lead $148,113 per annum + 11.5% superannuation Full time, ongoing opportunity Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home 3 days a week in office)About the opportunityThe Research Commercial Lead plays a significant role in ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the multi-dimensional research program. This involves driving effective contract management, engagements with research providers, quality improvements, and financial management.The Lead delivers on the strategic objectives aligned to the Research business plan as well as the overarching WorkSafe Strategy. The role will drive a high performing and positive culture and coordinate the work of others to achieve the agreed strategic outcomes. The role requires an enthusiastic leader with a growth mindset and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to build and support strategic partnerships with both internal and external key stakeholders.Key accountabilities Govern the management and utilisation of Worksafes Register of Research Providers (WRRP) across WorkSafe Victoria Manage relationships with the 26 research providers within WRRP and actively identify potential new research providers Oversee performance management of research providers and negotiate new and existing contracts Have oversight of the procurement of research services through tendering, contracting, evaluating and quotation processes, proactively identifying and implementing improvements and efficiencies Coordinate delivery of a diverse and complex portfolio of research activities, by overseeing and managing delivery of activities with competing timelines and changing priorities Ensuring the successfully engaged research providers deliver against their contractual commitments and project schedules and in line with the Master Service Agreements, and undertake provider performance reviewsPlease ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.About youThis is an exciting role and would suit someone with experience in management, ideally in research and public sector environments. You have highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills and a strong customer focus. Youre a natural problem solver who can manage expectations, gain agreement and resolve conflicts.Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience: Demonstrated strong commercial and financial acumen utilising effective methods to source providers, negotiate contracts and run procurement processes Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver a strategic and complex research portfolio with internal and external stakeholders Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrated high level communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence senior management, internal stakeholders and industry partners Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, work accurately with attention to detail, and meet deadlinesQualifications Demonstrated experience in a research environment and tertiary qualification in a relevant disciplineWorking with usAt WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders. Whats next?Applications close 11:00pm, Wednesday 11th June 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.For further enquiries, please contact TA Specialist, Nadia Cardozo via email -Nadia_Cardozo@worksafe.vic.gov.au . #J-18808-Ljbffr