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Salary- $129,460 - $136,756 (G09) plus 17% superannuation
- Full-Time Fixed-Term, 4 years position
- Agile and flexible working environment
Curtin Institute for Data Science (formerly Curtin Institute for Computation)
The Curtin Institute for Data Science (CIDS) is an interdisciplinary knowledge accelerator established in 2016 to meet increasing demand for computational modelling. Our aim is to apply data science and high-performance computing to provide innovative solutions to the real-world problems of government, industry, and academia.
The Institute supports a growing network of SMEs, external organisations, government departments, researchers, co-operative research centres, and not-for-profits across various sectors such as, but not limited to, health sciences, manufacturing, transport, art and culture, astronomy, agriculture, and aquaculture. At present the Institute would typically contribute to 30-40 research projects per annum, working with over 50 external organisations.
Australian Data Research Commons
The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is Australia’s leading research data infrastructure, funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). We partner with the research community and industry to build leading-edge digital research infrastructure to provide Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data. At the ARDC, we’re accelerating Australian research and innovation by driving excellence in the creation, analysis and retention of high-quality data assets.
The ARDC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The ARDC seeks to foster an organisational culture that understands the value of individual differences and embraces and promotes treating all people with respect, dignity and equity. This is supported by the ARDC’s organisational values: Ambition, Focus, Collaboration, Flexibility, Transparency.
Your new role
We are seeking a detail-orientated Program Manager to join our team. This role will lead the ARDC team which sits within the CIDS and will report to the Institute Director and the ARDC Expertise Team Manager. You will provide subject matter expertise to support programs of work for and across the ARDC’s Strategic Pillars and support the ARDC’s Research Software Agenda for Australia working with researchers and partners to promote software as a first-class research output, enhancing its visibility, value and use in Australian research.
Responsibilities will include:
- Providing expertise, support, and liaison activities to a portfolio of programs and services in the area of Research Software to support the ARDC in achieving strategic objectives.
- Lead the ARDC Software Program, developing and reviewing policies, strategies and new initiatives, ensuring the successful implementation of program goals within assigned budget and resource allocations.
- Identify and manage interactions between the Software program and related activities in programs under the other ARDC Strategic Pillars, including undertaking complex, significant and high-level creative planning for cross-program activities.
- Conceptualise, formulate and lead Software engagement opportunities, co-ordinating, managing and implementing with selected partners and stakeholders, and ensuring effective tracking of the impact of ARDC investment.
- Engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders to agree on program deliverables, timelines, and implementation methods.
- Work with stakeholders to prepare business cases, project briefs and proposals.
- Manage implementation of program initiatives and monitor and evaluate program performance.
- Liaise with portfolio lead team and work closely with other areas within the unit, including the other managers and specialists, to ensure alignment of program activities with broader directorate plans, priorities, and business goals.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, through effective talent management, career planning, performance reviews and development.
- Undertake other activities which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the accountabilities and responsibilities as listed above.
- Post-graduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.
- Demonstrated high level planning, management, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to conceptualise, develop and review organisational strategies.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and influence others and to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external groups.
- Demonstrated high level verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to resolve stakeholder concerns, whilst balancing obligations and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated high level written communication skills with the ability to write clear concise, authoritative and persuasive reports, proposals and submissions.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in, effectively promoting, managing, and implementing significant change.
- A demonstrated background in the technical production of Research Software.
- Demonstrated understanding of the research lifecycle, and the complexities involved in supporting research, the role of Research Software, and the experience of Research Software developers.
- Demonstrated experience delivering subject matter expertise and specialist knowledge of the issues involved in the management of research data and software.
- Extensive and exceptional project management experience and skills, with a proven record of successfully managing all aspects of large, complex, and organisational wide projects through to completion.
- Exceptional analytical, evaluation and research skills including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive, innovative solutions.
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Application close: Thursday, 1 February 2024, at 10:00 pm AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
