Arc E2crop Hub Manager

Overview:
- 1 x full time, fixed term (5 years) position available as a Hub Manager within the School of Science- HEW 8 ($112,068 - $ 126,209) + 17% Superannuation- Based at the city campus, however you may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.

About the Role

The ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Intelligent Energy Efficiency in Future Protected Cropping (ARC E2Crop Hub) is a newly approved ARC major grant with a five-year duration, anticipated to commence in early 2025. The primary purpose of the position is to support the Director to undertake the business management, corporate governance and administrative responsibilities of the Research Hub.

As the ARC E2Crop Hub Manager, you will be required to support a range of significant research-related activities that play a key role in supporting the delivery of the research outcomes. Such as:
- Managing a range of strategic and operational activities; liaising with industry and institutional stakeholders and the RMIT Research Office to ensure effective management of agreements, planning of project deliverables, timely reporting as per University requirements, business improvements, financial compliance, resources management, administration, etc- Delivery of excellent and comprehensive administrative support services that include budget monitoring, project planning and management, and reporting templates to facilitate and coordinate across the HUB activities- Support the maintenance and development of stakeholder relationships. Key to the role, under the leadership of the Hub Director, is the development and maintenance of effective relationships with key stakeholders and the positioning of the HUB into the future as a national and international leader in resource recovery solutions for circular economy.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
- Ability to work effectively and collegiately with a broad cross-section of professionals to achieve significant outcomes including academics, industry, technologists and administration functions such as contract and finance department from university, industry and government organisations.- Evidence of well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to manage web sites and use of social media to publicise hub activities.- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, liaise and work with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University with tact, maturity and appreciation of sensitive issues.- Experience in all aspects of project management, with a proven record of successfully managing research and technical projects through to completion.-
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex activities, think laterally and provide effective resolution of issues encountered.- Evidence of advanced organisational skills and ability to effectively compile significant reports including those providing financial oversight.- Demonstrated ability to support multi-institutional teams by developing mechanisms to share information.- An appreciation of technology and research activities in academic and/or industry environments, implications for publication, and protection of intellectual property.- Excellent team skills and the ability to contribute as a member of a high performing team.

Qualifications: A postgraduate degree, or equivalent qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in a similar role in a large and complex organisation.

Position Description - ARC E2Crop Hub Manager

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter 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 Distinguished Professor Tianyi Ma at

or Distinguished Professor Baohua Jia at


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