Director, Institute Operations

• Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB)

• Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and impact 

• Culture committed to excellence and innovation 

• 5 year, fixed term appointment with remuneration to be negotiated with the successful candidate 

• Work at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus 

About This Opportunity 

As the Director of Institute Operations (DIO), you will be at the forefront of strategic management, providing high-level oversight of the Institute's scientific, technical, and administrative functions. This multifaceted role encompasses leadership in information technology, research grants administration, research partnerships, infrastructure, occupational health, safety and wellness, marketing and communications, and executive support.

In collaboration with central functions, you will manage the financial landscape, ensuring effective allocation and oversight of the Institute's annual Operating Budget and three-year forward projections. Your role is not confined to internal affairs; you will play a crucial part in the management of the Queensland Biosciences Precinct (QBP), including formulating and overseeing the QBP annual operating budget, and chairing the QBP Operations Committee.

Key responsibilities include offering strategic advice on operational management issues, contributing to the Institute's strategic plan, and supporting the attraction of major research funding. Your expertise will be instrumental in meeting reporting requirements to both the State Government and University Management, encompassing milestone reporting, operational plans, risk registers, and internal audits.

As the DIO, you will be a linchpin in shaping the Institute's future, contributing to its standing and fostering effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

About You  

The successful candidate will demonstrate executive operational leadership experience, ideally gained in a complex tertiary research institution or similar organisation. You will have a breadth of experience in organisational management including operational strategy development and execution along with experience with facilitates, finance, IT and human resource management.

You will have a natural inclination towards collaboration to achieve large scale outcomes, with demonstrated experience working across all levels of an organisation. Externally facing, you will have experience interfacing with all levels of government and diplomatic figures.

You will be a strategic communicator, with the ability to translate complex ideas to tangible and actionable operational outcomes.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver unparalleled teaching, learning and research excellence that creates positive change globally. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• Annual salary increases in line with our enterprise agreement

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5 a day)

• Salary packaging options

Want to Apply? 

For a copy of the full appointment booklet including all duties and responsibilities as well as all selection criteria, please contact Lachlan Inch, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition, at [email protected]

Should you wish to apply, please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above 

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ian Henderson – Director, Institute for Molecular Bioscience at [email protected] 

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close Sunday, 28 January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-31107).

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