Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Training

1 week ago


Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

Overview:

- Join RMIT University’s Research & Innovation (R&I) Leadership Team
- Advance RMIT’s Higher Degree by Research (HDR) strategy
- Senior executive level appointment

About the Role

The role will become vacant in 2025 due to a retirement.

This role reports directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor R&I and is responsible for the following:

- Strategically aligning the Higher Degrees by Research Plan with the Research & Innovation Decadal Aspirations and the RMIT University Strategic Plan - Knowledge with Action.
- Leading and managing the School of Graduate Research (SGR).
- Overseeing the HDR strategic direction, policy and planning.
- Building and maintaining national and international networks.
- Contributing actively to RMIT Research Committee and the DVC R&I’s Executive team and other Committees as required.
- Chairing of the Graduate Research Committee.
- Participating as a member of the RMIT Senior Leadership team.
- Acting in the role of Deputy DVC R&I as required.
- Participating in various University committees, as required by the DVC or as a function of the position.

A full list of the key responsibilities can be found in the position description below.

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

- Significant experience with graduate research issues within the higher education sector in Australia, or a similar national jurisdiction, and in relation to international practices and trends.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including capacity to initiate, lead and manage change in a dynamic environment.
- Significant experience in managing and developing a range of staff across various functional areas.
- Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external groups and individuals, using an inclusive and collaborative style.
- Ability to combine a collegial style with decisive, clear thinking, creative solutions and practical implementation strategies.
- Track record in research and research student supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyse and interpret a wide range of information (including financial information), to make rational decisions, to develop sound conceptual frameworks for describing and managing complex problems and issues, and to be mentally creative and flexible.
- Ability to promote the values and distinctive profile of RMIT University.

Qualifications:
Post graduate qualification in an appropriate discipline plus extensive leadership experience.

About the Research & Innovation Portfolio

RMIT’s Research & Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The Portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented, and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: RMIT Research


To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.


Position Description - Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training & Development

Applications close on Sunday, 8th of December 2024.

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