Research Hub Manager

$114,485 to $129,761
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
- **Reference number: 25036**:

- ** Term**: Fixed-term, full-time basis for five (5) years
- ** Remuneration**: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- ** Location**: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
- ** Open to**:Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**Who are we looking for?**
We are seeking a Research Hub Manager to join School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.

QUT is seeking a dynamic and experienced Hub Manager to support the ARC-funded IoT for Water Research Hub. The role involves coordinating research activities, managing partnerships, ensuring compliance, and facilitating industry engagement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, multi-institutional research initiative driving innovation in sustainable water development.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**About us**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering brings together engineers who deliver teaching and research excellence in the sustainable design, planning, construction and operation of infrastructure and resource management to solve societal challenges and support more liveable communities. We design and improve infrastructure to address real-world challenges such as overpopulation, natural disasters and climate change, and shape the world we live in by engineering liveable and sustainable environments with safe, efficient and reliable infrastructure..

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications. or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage large, transdisciplinary teams; support directors; provide positive leadership to staff; and connect and collaborate with diverse groups across various universities and industry partners.
- Proven xperience in project planning, including developing timelines, milestones, and performance review criteria to track and assess project progress and outcomes.
- Demonstrated resource, financial management and budgeting experience, preferably in the operation of a Centre/Hub/entity, such as contract and grant management.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high-volume, high-demand role, effectively managing time and tasks to monitor and progress multiple projects and teams simultaneously; meeting competing deadlines without compromising quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to prepare clear and concise reports, plans and complex correspondence using a variety of digital technologies.

**Life at QUT**

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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**Belong at QUT**

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Aust