Associate Director, Pre-Award, Research Grant And Contract Services

Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Salary: Senior Manager 1

• Senior Leadership Opportunity within the Research Grants space with one of Australia’s Leading Research Institutions!
• Key Growth Area for the University
• Broad role with focus upon leadership, change and process improvement

About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership role within RGCS and across RIC. Your role will play a crucial part in how we support further increases in funded research through developing and implementing new services, new processes in existing services and introduce new research management systems.

Responsibilities include:

• participation as a critical and senior team member of the RGCS leadership team; support development of strategic and operational plans for RGCS aligned with the research needs of the University
• lead and drive innovative change and process/system improvement to support greater user satisfaction and efficiency as well as increasing data accuracy
• encourage and embed a high performance, service excellence culture as a means of driving improvement of outcomes through behaviours and practices
• lead and develop the skills and capabilities required across RGCS to meet future needs
• proactively manage and develop effective relationships with a complex and broad range of stakeholders to effectively implement strategies to enhance the University’s performance in securing research funding

About You

You will be a master of change, experienced in delivering effective new processes and a top-level people leader. You will be a mentor, coach, and an expert in building relationships.

You will also be able to demonstrate your extensive track record in:

• understanding of the Australian research environment
• leading in a complex, service orientated organisation that has a proven track record of effective delivery and client satisfaction
• working with others to develop a high performing team through motivating and coaching
• creating efficient end to end processes in pre-award areas of research, informed by analysis and with measurable outcomes
• driving innovation in service delivery leading to a high level of service excellence
• problem solving & judgment skills translatable in a large multidisciplinary University
• developing extensive relationships and meaningful connections with a broad range of stakeholders in a complex matrix structure; ability to influence key outcomes

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

PLEASE NOTE: only Australia/New Zealand Citizens and people with the appropriate working visas are eligible to apply for this role.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: Tuesday 20^th September 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Position Description:RGCS Associate Director PD pre-award DR 20220824 (1).pdf

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