Director, Head of Research

11 hours ago


Perth, Western Australia beBeeResearch Full time $120,000 - $150,000
Job Description

The Director, Research Services plays a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance research environment within the University. This esteemed position oversees the management of research and research training, ensuring seamless administrative processes for external research funding.

\About the Role

As the lead of Research Services, you will provide strategic leadership to build a strong, service-oriented team culture. Your expertise will drive the delivery of impactful support services to researchers and Higher Degree by Research candidates, guaranteeing timely access to ethics approvals, funding advice, contract management, policy compliance, milestone progression, and professional development opportunities.

\Responsibilities
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  • Provide strategic leadership to build a high-performing, service-oriented Research Services team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.\
  • Drive the delivery of high-impact support services to researchers and HDR candidates, ensuring timely and effective access to ethics approvals, funding advice, contract management, policy compliance, milestone progression, and development opportunities.\
  • Act as a key advisor to the PVCR and Associate PVCR, delivering high-level, evidence-based insights and strategic recommendations across all dimensions of Research Services, including institutional reporting and navigating external policy shifts.\
  • Play a critical leadership role in the PVCR's Research Portfolio group, collaborating with academic and professional leaders to design and implement strategic initiatives that elevate UNDA's research profile and capabilities.\
  • Possess a postgraduate qualification with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.\
  • Demonstrated management and leadership capability with previous experience within a research organization, university, or tertiary environment.\
  • Extensive knowledge of research services, including grants and contracts, ethics applications, HDR, policy, and ongoing training.\
  • Knowledge of research governance and compliance with research standards and codes.\
  • Strong management skills to oversee financial, administrative, staffing, and other resources effectively.\
  • Experience in overseeing HDR candidature management and working collaboratively to enhance HDR student outcomes and experience.\
  • Demonstrated ability to enhance operational effectiveness through efficient processes, strong internal controls, and consistent policy implementation.\
  • Adept in change management principles to drive continuous improvement and engage both professional and academic staff.\


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