Director, La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture

4 weeks ago

Bundoora, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Director to lead the La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food. As a key member of the University's senior leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the Institute's strategic vision and direction, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, and ensuring the effective and efficient achievement of the Institute's Strategic and Operational Plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Institute, aligning with La Trobe's research strategy and setting clear goals, priorities, and action plans.
  • Provide exemplary research and innovation leadership, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration across the research domains of the Institute.
  • Lead and mentor high-performing teams, developing strong relationships with research, industry, and government partners, both domestically and internationally.
  • Exercise strategic academic and administrative leadership, assuming overall responsibility for the operations of the Institute and fostering excellence in research and policy development across the agri-food sector.
  • Support the development and submission of large multidisciplinary research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and industry.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated previous experience in research leadership at Professorial Level, with a proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that achieve set key performance indicators.
  • Outstanding record of original, innovative, and internationally recognized research in the agrifood sector, with evidence of its impact and significance in agrifood value chains.
  • Strong understanding of the food and agriculture industries and the policy settings shaping these sectors.
  • Demonstrated high-level strategic leadership and management experience in leading research teams or programs, fostering the research activities of others, and contributing effectively at multiple levels within the organization.
  • A substantial record of success in external research funding through competitive national or international grants, philanthropy, and/or industry funding.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in liaising with, and delivering outcome-focused programs with, collaborators and industry partners, and in promoting research links with outside organizations/agencies.
What We Offer
  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • On-site child care facilities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

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