Director, Research Partnerships, Research Office at

Competitive salary package
- Excellent working conditions
- Interstate and/or overseas travel may be required

**Job Reference: 1115190**

**Your new role**:
The Director of Research Partnerships is responsible for setting the strategy and managing the Research Partnerships team to fulfill Curtin University's research strategy.

This position will nurture and ingrain a culture guided by values, ensuring the provision of support to the University that is characterized by excellence, efficiency, and a strong focus on meeting end-user needs. Collaboration forms a cornerstone of this role, as the Director works in tandem with other portfolio managers within the Office, as well as various internal and external stakeholders to:

- Progress momentum in the university toward increased demand driven research and expansion of partnerships and other relationships.
- Work collaboratively with the other portfolio managers within the Office as well as with other internal and external stakeholders to establish, maintain and continuously improve a competitive advantage for Curtin through leadership in research.
- Establish a range of new initiatives including partnerships achieving significant income growth, with a focus on growing industry linked Government grant success.
- Build research engagement by direct involvement and implementation of a training framework to grow Curtin’s researcher’s capabilities.
- Foster and embed a values-led culture that delivers high quality, efficient and end-user-focused support to the University.
- Establish, monitor, and progress Curtin’s project pipeline and ensure transparency and the effective use of Research Services and Systems.
- Undertake Board and committee membership roles (both internal and external) as agreed with the DVCR and represent the DVCR as appropriate.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Completion of a postgraduate qualification, experience in a research environment and extensive management and business development experience.
- Demonstrated values-led leadership experience, including demonstrated capacity to initiate, lead and manage change in response to a challenging and evolving research environment in accordance with the vision of the University.
- Demonstrated ability to guide, coach and manage staff in a complex and dynamic environment, as well as lead diverse teams to achieve complex inter-related goals.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts, and capacity to negotiate and influence to achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrated capacity to build productive partnerships within a complex and diverse organisation.
- A demonstrated understanding of Occupational Safety and Health, Information Technology / Information Security and Ethics, Equity and Social Justice legislation and policies.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- A strong understanding of higher education research.
- Experience in Boards and Committees representation.

**Work Requirements**
- Prior to appointment, the recommended applicant/s will need to have a current criminal record check in accordance with the University's National Police Certificate Assessment Procedures.
- Referees will not be contacted without consent, and reference checks will take place following the interview process.

**About us**:
We are a dynamic and enthusiastic collective of academics and professionals who collaborate harmoniously to furnish both Australia and the global community with exceptional graduates and groundbreaking research. At Curtin, our environment embodies warmth and approachability, fostering an atmosphere where principles such as integrity, mutual respect, courage, excellence, and making a difference are seamlessly woven into our daily interactions.

Our campus pulsates with vitality and boasts an array of amenities catering to diverse needs. Immerse yourself in our artistic expression at the art gallery, stay invigorated at our modern gym, ensure your peace of mind with onsite childcare and medical services, and enjoy an array of culinary choices that range from an expansive selection of food options to the convenience of an in-campus supermarket.

We invite you to experience the blend of academic excellence and a vibrant campus life that Curtin University has to offer.

We offer generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

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Please provide us with a copy of your resume and cover letter so that we may assess your suitability for the role.

To access a copy of the position description:
**Applications close**: 10 Sep 10pm AWST.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
- Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered._