Address- Actively contribute to UNSW’s research impact and funding diversification
- Leadership role – 2IC to Director, RSO
- Senior Appointment | Permanent role
Why your role matters
The Research Strategy Office (RSO) works with Faculties, research teams and researchers to initiate, facilitate and secure new national and international research funding bids and Fellowships, to enhance UNSW’s research profile and increase the level, quality and diversity of research funding.
The newly created Associate Director, RSO is a pivotal senior leadership role. A key responsibility will be identifying, developing and delivering new large-scale funding opportunities aligned with UNSW research strengths, across industry, government and philanthropy both domestically and internationally. You’ll working constructively with a broad range of senior stakeholders across the University, multiple thematic research priorities, disciplines, Faculties, and Divisions, to develop strategies, initiatives, policies and programs that sustain research impact in key focus areas.
Reporting to the Director, RSO, you’ll also support and deputise for the Director, and provide high level advice, reports, and support in the planning, development and implementation of strategies, operational plans, and performance measures.
The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
Who you are
You have extensive experience and understanding of the national and international research landscape with a particular understanding of sources of competitive research funding, research environment and funding schemes, as well as relevant legislative, policy and funding issues affecting the research sector.
You also be able to demonstrate your capacity for strategic leadership – building and developing high-performance teams, collaborative leadership style and customer-focused, continuous improvement service delivery.
To apply: If a senior research funding management role in a Go8 university is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.
Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Consultant e: *************@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11.55pm, Wednesday 20th March 2024.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
