Manager (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships)

• Lead and innovate in research infrastructure and partnerships for a prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive university.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term to June 2025.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive Universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team
The Office of Research at the University of Western Australia provides professional support services to facilitate research excellence and knowledge transfer. The Research Infrastructure and Partnerships team within the Research Enterprise office is dedicated to responding to strategic research opportunities and driving the University’s research strategy.

Reporting structure
Reports to: Deputy Director, Research Enterprise
Direct Reports: Senior Adviser (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships), Support Officer (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships)

About the opportunity
As the Manager (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships), you will lead a team responsible for developing cross-disciplinary, multi-partner opportunities to fund and utilise world class Research Infrastructure at UWA. You will provide strategic planning and direction, negotiate partnership agreements and ensure the efficient functioning of the Research Infrastructure Centres.

About you
You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in a STEM discipline, extensive management experience in research environments, and proven ability to provide advice at all levels. Experience with industry or government bodies, demonstrated leadership skills, expertise in research funding and partnership agreements and comprehensive knowledge of higher education policies are essential.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Manager (Research Infrastructure & Partnerships) (517842).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 31 July 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Vicky Johnstone on (08) 6488 7255 or at [email protected] . 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Advertised:17 Jul 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:31 Jul 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time