Manager Graduate Research Development (HEO 9)

• Based in Research and Innovation Services to lead the Higher Degree Researcher Training and Development Strategy and Operations
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 24 January 2024
• Commencement Salary: $123,186 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Manager Graduate Research Development provides
leadership in the development, planning and implementation of
initiatives to achieve the University’s strategic research
objectives, in the specific area of research education and
training. You will also manage a dedicated team of project
officers and business analysts, and work closely with the Dean of
Graduate Studies to ensure the University offers postgraduate
research students and their supervising staff a world-class experience.

About UniSA Research and Innovation Services

Research and Innovation Services supports
the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation to deliver
against the ambitions outlined in the Research and Innovation
Strategic Plan. This is achieved through positioning UniSA to be
responsive to the changing local, national and international
environment and the delivery of high quality, effective support
services to researchers and decision makers. Areas of research
service activity span partner engagement, research project
development and management, research integrity and research training.

The Graduate Research Development Team supports
the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to
improve the quality of the experience and outcomes for
postgraduate research students and to position the university as a
destination of choice. Key to this are strategic initiatives aimed
at transforming the PhD, to enhance the quality of research
training and career prospects for research students.

Core Responsibilities

• Research and
  critically analyse initiatives, trends, issues and practices
  originating both within and external to the University related
  to research education
  
• Support the Dean of
  Graduate Studies in the development of postgraduate research
  recruitment strategies
  
• Provide effective
  leadership, management and supervision, and seek to build staff
  capability and skills
  
• Ensure the
  effective provision of high-level advice, statistical analysis,
  reports and recommendations to the Dean of Graduate Studies and
  other stakeholders
  
• Represent the
  University to a range of external networks and keep
  well-informed of best practice initiatives across the sector

Essential Skills and Experience

• Postgraduate
  qualifications and extensive experience in a relevant field,
  ideally experience of, or familiarity with, research in a
  tertiary environment; or demonstrated equivalent experience,
  knowledge and skills
  
• Sophisticated
  analytical and writing skills
  
• An ability to
  manage multiple concurrent pieces of varied work, professionally
  and effectively
  
• Demonstrated
  ability to lead and manage a high performing team, including
  developing the capabilities of team members
  
• An excellent record
  of achievement in leading, coordinating and integrating service
  delivery across multi-functional teams and units

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start.
UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Generous
  superannuation contributions of 17%
  
• Flexible working
  conditions
  
• Employee assistance
  and development programs
  
• A range of salary
  packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car
  parking fees
  
• Corporate health
  insurance
  
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile
workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on
breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative
thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.
We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging
environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential,
and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please
visit Working at UniSA . The online application
form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to
address.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari,
Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further
information about the position or the recruitment process, please
contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email
at [email protected] using job reference
number 4532.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 23 October 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens,
Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal
right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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