Research Partnerships Director

JR0000009694

• Fixed term until 5 years | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $135,591 - $143,709 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park
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About Research Development and Support
Research Development and Support (RDS) works with Flinders researchers, Colleges, Centres and Institutes, other portfolios, and external stakeholders to proactively support our research. Our teams underpin Flinders' research evolving from ideas through to impact. RDS is part of the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides excellence in all facets of research management and promoting Flinders' research.

About the Role
As the Research Partnerships Director, you will strive to build the University's research profile, capabilities, and reputation to ensure Flinders strategic plan remains in step with global leaders in the higher education landscape. Your leadership will be integral for identifying, developing, and implementing strategic opportunities, and potential Research Partnerships with government and non-government organisations. You will represent Flinders' research interests to prospective stakeholders to identify project opportunities and secure external fund generation to strengthen the collaborative link between key research leadership teams, support staff, industry, and government.

In this role, you will also:

• Negotiate agreements and project terms.
• Integrate and contribute to procedure change, and policy development.
• Provide high level advice to the University on research matters relating to engagement with industry and government.

About You
As a natural leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will maintain strong and collegial relationships with staff and stakeholders. Harnessing your expertise in business and stakeholder engagement, you will excel in consulting, and networking to identify and negotiate advantageous business opportunities. You will demonstrate a high level of written communication skills, including the ability to write high-quality business plans and proposals. Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritise and manage multiple complex projects to meet deadlines while always demonstrating a commitment to high quality service delivery. You possess advanced analytical skills and have experience solving complex programs that require strategic thought and independent judgment.

To be successful in this position, you will also have postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or training. You will also have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the public research policy environment and associated funding opportunities.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000009694 Research Partnerships Director
• You are required to submit a CV and Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Simon Brennan, Chief Research Development Officer

Applications to be submitted before 11:59 pm Sunday 11 February 2024.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.