Address Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin University stands as a beacon of educational excellence and innovation, nestled in the vibrant city of Melbourne and across Victoria. With a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and a diverse, global community, Deakin empowers students to shape their futures and embrace transformative learning experiences. Join us in this intellectual adventure and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation inspire your own.
As the Centre Manager, you will:
Lead in designing and organizing training activities with the training committee, supported by the Centre Director's input. Attend workshops and seminars, maintaining precise records of training for KPIs, newsletters, and IAC reporting.
Take end to end responsibility for the delivery of biannual symposia.
Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners.
Manage internal and external communication for the Training Centre. Duties include overseeing newsletters, handling Twitter and LinkedIn feeds, creating centre brochures with media/communications support, and identifying speaking or attendance opportunities for CIs/staff at public forums
Manage the Centre's budget and oversee ARC reporting
Build relationships with centre personnel: meet regularly with CIs, postdocs and students – in person at Burwood, Monash and UoM - to obtain feedback on progress of projects. Along with coordinating with relevant IFM staff on training and communication activities as appropriate
Coordinate with the research office to ensure ARC compliance, updating centre agreements as needed for changes in governance, financial commitments, and industry partners, while keeping CI and PI lists current.
Coordinate regular meetings of the International Advisory Board and Executive committees.
To be successful, you’ll have:
Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience;
Relevant experience in a university or other complex organisation;
Experience with project management and managing similar-sized research units; or
An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Demonstrated high motivation, scientific rigour and the ability to meet competing deadlines. (Desirable)
Demonstrated ability in preparing successful competitive research grant applications. (Desirable)
Experience in energy materials and storage. (Desirable)
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenny Pringle, Professor, Research on (03) 9244 6391 or via jenny.pringle@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD- Centre Manager, ARC ITTC Energy Storage 552933.pdf
Applications for this position close on 26 March at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
