Executive Director, Office of Research Management

1 month ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0056820
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department/School**:Research Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:Executive Director
- Shape and deliver the University’s research mission
- Newly created executive leadership role driving innovation in professional research support excellence
- High impact and broad remit as you contribute to the shaping of our future success
- We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to the Elders, past and present._

**About the University**

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to excellence, and our global engagement.

The University attracts the best and brightest students and researchers, bringing together the world's finest minds to solve globally significant problems.

The **Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)** group is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission, working closely with academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies..

**About the role**

As Executive Director, Office of Research Management you will be the driving force behind the University's research mission, leading a large team of professionals in delivering exceptional pre
- and post-award grants management, contract support, finance, infrastructure, and governance services to academics.

With a mission to elevate the University's research performance to new heights, you will be an instrumental figure in building strategic relationships with national and international organisations, funders, and government agencies.

As a dynamic people leader, you will also collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research (DVCR), research Pro Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Associate Deans Research, Executive Directors, General Counsel, CFO, and CIO to evaluate and transform the services offered by RIC. As a key member of RIC’s executive leadership team, you will lead the delivery of high-quality and efficient University-wide business services, driving excellence in research and shaping the University's future success.

Join us in this exciting journey towards groundbreaking research and innovation, and bring your leadership and strategic contributions to bear in the largest role of its kind in the country.

**About you**

A values-driven executive leader with considerable industry profile, you have deep knowledge of Australia’s research and higher education sectors, a global mindset and the ability to build meaningful relationships with academics and professional staff at all levels within world-leading institutions.

You have outstanding communication, engagement and commercial skills, and the demonstrated ability to drive transformations within complex organisational environments.

As a leader of leaders you have a high EQ with an outstanding record of building a culture of respect, continuous improvement and service and a passion to help both academics and professional staff achieve their full potential.

**NOTE: Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role. Only Australia and New Zealand citizens or Permanent residents are eligible for this role.**

**Benefits of Working with Us**

**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

**Join Us**
**PLEASE NOTE: We have engaged SHK Asia Pacific Pty Ltd as our sourcing and selection partner on this role.**

This search remains open until 30th March 2023. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

**Advertised**: 14 Mar 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 30 Mar 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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