Full time fixed term role until 31st of March 2027 Contract management, financial reporting, and operational oversight within the newly established Quantum Australia organisation Base Salary of $156,277 17% superannuation annual leave loading About Quantum Australia Quantum Australia is the national centre for Quantum industry growth. It is a bold, national movement to position Australia as a global leader in quantum technology. We’re bringing together Australia’s top universities, world-class researchers, visionary startups, and forward-thinking industry and government partners to build a thriving quantum ecosystem. Our mission? Accelerate the development, commercialisation, and adoption of quantum technologies that will transform industries and create the jobs of the future. About the opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Manager , Ecosystem & Partnership to help us deliver this important national mission. You’ll work directly with the CEO and lead the operational heartbeat of the organisation. From managing government and supplier contracts to ensuring seamless reporting, budgeting and strategic coordination across programs, your work will keep Quantum Australia firing on all cylinders. This role is ideal for someone who can combine strategic thinking with operational precision and who’s excited to contribute to something with real, national significance. Your key responsibilities will be to: be the operational anchor — oversee financial reporting, contract management, compliance and planning across multiple funding sources drive clarity and coordination across Quantum Australia’s three program streams: Ecosystem, Partnerships, and New Ventures build powerful relationships — work closely with government agencies, universities, and industry leaders to deliver value and ensure alignment connect the national network — support coordination across Quantum Australia’s nodes in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, and the ACT enable performance — work with our Data, Impact, and Systems Managers to ensure strategy and execution are always in sync contribute to strategy — help shape how we deliver nationally significant outcomes, today and into the future About you tertiary qualifications or equivalent hands-on experience strong financial acumen and comfort with managing complex budgets and grants experience managing contracts, ideally in a government or higher education setting proven stakeholder engagement skills — you can speak the language of both government and industry highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to juggle competing demands passionate about science, innovation, and the power of collaboration. Why Join Us? This isn’t just a job — it’s a front-row seat to the future of Australian science and innovation. You’ll join a team that’s collaborative, ambitious, and committed to turning bold ideas into tangible impact. National-scale purpose High trust, high responsibility Work with Australia’s brightest minds Influence future industries Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: 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. 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