Address- Reference number: 24387
- Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for five (5) years
- Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
- Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
- Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Associate Director, Digitial Research Infrastructure to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.
Do you want to use your strong digital leadership skills to help solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges? QUT is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to provide strategic planning and operational excellence in our digital Research Infrastructure. While technical expertise will be important, the successful candidate will focus on relationship management with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will support QUT researchers, and our research partners, to accelerate their ambition through the delivery of seamless, sustainable and high-quality digital Research Infrastructure.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide Research Infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class Research Infrastructure capabilities. RI coordinates digital Research Infrastructure through the eResearch, VISER and Digital Observatory platforms..
What you need to succeed
- Relevant education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a post-graduate qualification, together with extensive experience in managing information technology infrastructure in a higher education or research environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and experience at a senior level in leading and managing professional and academic staff, including a capacity to develop cooperative, collaborative and highly motivated team environments and to build highly effective working relationships.
- Extensive experience in governance, strategy development, risk management, cyber-security and operational management of digital platforms, ideally in a research environment.
- Extensive high-level project management experience with a demonstrated ability to plan, oversee and manage large projects.
- Successful experience in performance and resource management, including demonstrated performance in the financial and asset management practices of a large digital infrastructure portfolio.
- Significant track record of developing partnerships and building consensus within a higher education or research context.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Leave loading of 17.5%.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
- We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
- Explore more benefits of life at QUT.
Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career.
We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength – see our commitment. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.
Job opens: 03-May-2024
Applications Close: 19-May-2024 at 11.30pm
Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.
View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=9C522EEC-C173-704F-8768-DABC7FA6731C
