Associate Director, Research Enterprise

Job no:510444
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Policy and Planning, Research support

Office of Research

• Unique opportunity to lead the support of multi-sector research collaborations
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: Level 10.2 $140,300 – $148,654 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Office of Research is responsible for formulating and providing policy advice, and for developing and implementing initiatives to effectively solicit, coordinate and administer externally and internally funded research activities which enhance the University’s research reputation.

The Research Operations team is responsible for the procurement and administration of internally and externally funded research grants, contracts and fellowships, and for capturing, promoting and measuring research excellence and impact.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, be responsible for leading a team of professionals who provide support for major competitive grant applications and for developing research partnerships; and for providing business support for UWA Research Infrastructure Centres.   

About you 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant Postgraduate Qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstration equivalent
• Substantial and extensive management experience in the higher education sector or related field
• Substantial relevant experience in an environment involving multi-sector research collaborations especially at the State or Commonwealth level
• Extensive experience in identifying and sourcing research funding
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• High level written and verbal communication skills including negotiation at a strategic level
• Ability to lead and manage a team

Note: Occasional interstate and overseas travel may be required

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  PD – Associate Director Research Enterprise.DOCX

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 14th November

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Laila Simpson on (08) 6488 1715 or at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:20 Oct 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:14 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time