Centre Director, Weft Research Centre

Overview: Full-time, 3-year Fixed term appointment as Centre Director with underlying Associate Professor position Salary Academic Level D ($170,080 - $187,373) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Brunswick campus About the Role The WEFT research centre director will be a research leader with vision for shaping the future of fashion and textiles research.
You will foster a vibrant research culture, lead the development of strategic partnerships, and secure external funding to drive world-class research with real-world impact.
As the Director of WEFT there is a requirement to deliver the relaunch of the Centre and refinement of a business plan and advisory group, and an opportunity to shape the trajectory of the Centre with inputs from this group, the former director as mentor, and others across the University.
The Director has a close working relationship with the host Dean (School of Fashion & Textiles) and Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation (ADVC R&I) in DSC and will be accountable to them for their cross-RMIT work.
The role is split between engagement – both external partnership development and internal research team building - and research development, according to credentials in line with the applicable workload allocation model.
The Centre Director is also expected to offer and/or contribute to post-graduate teaching, doctoral training, and executive education in cognate areas.
The Director ensures delivery of the Centre activities; promotes engagement and participation with and in the Centre; delivers high quality grant applications, and; draw links to learning and teaching and other partnerships as relevant across RMIT.
To be successful for this position, you'll have: Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and deliver significant research initiatives and secure external funding for research projects and programs Demonstrated ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop a vision that inspires cross-disciplinary collaborations Proven leadership skills and experience in managing research teams and projects in a highly collegiate environment Evidence of strong industry networks and relationships and detailed knowledge of current relevant industry trends Please view position description for further selection criteria Qualifications Mandatory: Ph D in relevant field and demonstrated experience commensurate with that of a Level D academic.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College RMIT's College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society.
Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design.
It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity.
Our work makes substantive contributions to sustainability and regenerative futures, global and social justice agendas and exploring the nexus of technology and the human experience.
We seek to deepen our understanding and offer possible paths forward for society by addressing these issues with imagination, rigour, and practicality.
We do this through excellence in education and research that is future-focused, industry-connected and community engaged.
For more information see To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email .
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