- Play a key role in shaping the University’s research environment, increasing research activity and national rankings.
- Competitive Salary Package
- Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra’s community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. We’re proudly recognised as number one in the world for reducing inequalities (THE, 2022) and as one of the fastest rising in the world (QS, 2022).
Operating under broad direction of the DVC (Research & Enterprise), the Director, Research Services, will provide a strong hands-on leadership and mentoring approach, to lead a team of dedicated staff, and foster an environment of pro-active support and development for the research interests of the University.
As part of the Research and Enterprise portfolio leadership group, you will work collaboratively with the other portfolio senior managers to ensure an operating environment that facilitates productive research partnerships and networks with government, business, industry and community groups, locally and nationally.
This is a terrific opportunity to leave your mark and make the position your own. If you are passionate about building strong partnerships, driven to make a difference then this role could be the one for you.
To be successful you will require a Tertiary qualification at post-graduate level or combination of tertiary qualifications, have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar or relatable position, and a background in a University setting.
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.
UC’s Strategic Plan 2018-2022 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.
To be considered for this role all we want is your CV, no other documentation required.
Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview.
Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.
For job specific information: please contact Professor Lucy Johnston, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise on Lucy.Johnston@canberra.edu.au
Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au
Closing Date: 11:55 pm, Sunday 25th September 2022