Deputy Head Of School

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Griffith University Full time

Company Description

Griffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

**Job Description**:
**About the Opportunity**

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Provide strategic leadership and management of research and external engagement activities
- Develop and implement the School Strategic Research Plan
- Build the School's research culture and capacity
- Facilitate research training within the School
- Build productive and sustainable research partnerships.

The initial term is for a period of 3 years, with an underlying continuing Professorial appointment at Level E.

**Salary Range**

**Qualifications**:
**About You**
To be successful in this position you will demonstrate:

- A PhD in a relevant field
- A research track record that is internationally competitive
- High level leadership skills and experience managing research
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes
- Previous success in supporting the development and implementation of research plans in a multidisciplinary environment
- A passion in guiding and mentoring staff in the achievement of research objectives and to foster multidisciplinary and international collaboration

Additional Information
**How to Apply**
- Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include:

- Names and contact details of at least three potential referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
- A statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the 'About You' criteria and position description: PD_DeputyHeadofSchoolResearch)

**Why Join Griffith?**
We offer:

- Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

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