QA Partnership Lead

Classification: ANU Officer Level 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed term up to 31 March 2027.

The Position

The role provides strategic leadership for partnership development, working closely with the ACT Node Lead and collaborating with other QA nodes nationally. The position engages with industry, government, and academia to drive quantum technology adoption, while supporting ANU researchers with funding opportunities, IP guidance, and commercialization pathways. It also liaises with ANU facilities such as Momentum and MakerSpace to enable practical research translation.

The Person

The QA Partnership Lead will play a key role in developing and managing strategic partnerships for the ACT Node of Quantum Australia (QA). Working closely with researchers and external stakeholders, this position supports collaboration with industry, government, and other partners to strengthen engagement and promote the translation of quantum research. The role also provides guidance on partnership development, non-traditional funding opportunities, intellectual property processes, and initiatives that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship within the University.

The School

The Research School of Physics at The Australian National University is a leading centre for physics research, with over 75 years of excellence in scientific discovery and real-world impact. Our community of more than 500 staff, students, and researchers drives interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across a broad range of fields.

Our recently completed, purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories and a world-class clean room, supporting research from advanced materials and quantum sensing to space technologies.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that enables creativity and excellence. The School offers a range of research and training opportunities, including the ANU PhB program and Summer Research Scholarships for undergraduate students.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact, Professor Andrew Truscott, T: +61 2 6125 3626, E: Andrew.Truscott@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.