Centre Manager CADR-USPL

Job no:510664
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Research Institutes, HEO9

3 years fixed term appointment

The Centre Manager, Centre for Advanced Defence Research (CADR) in Ultrashort, Short Pulsed Lasers (USPL) is governed by an agreement between the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) and the Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG) established on 1 May 2022 and will be operational until 30 April 2027. The CADR-USPL program is defence oriented and provides a framework for broader engagement, contract facilitation, as well as a central governance framework for scientific and strategic advice and direction. The appointment of Centre Manager CADR-USPL seeks to intimately link institutions including: The University of Adelaide (UoA) and the DSTG. The Centre Manager will work with the USPL Research Staff and the Senior Business Development Manager (SDBM) Defence, Space & Cyber (DCS) to ensure continued viability of the CADR-USPL through engagement with Defence and Industry for funded research opportunities. The Centre Manager will also work closely with the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) School and Physical Sciences (PS) School in coordinating and advancing activities for research, educational, and innovation aspects of the Centre.

The Centre Manager will take significant responsibility in implementing the strategic direction of the Centre, under the direction of at the direction of the Steering Committee. The Centre Manager will work with the Scientific Committee to develop a Program of Activities and use their best endeavours to implement the Program of Activities, as agreed by the Steering Committee. The Centre Manager will assist with organizing events and education activities.

The Centre Manager will manage the Centre’s activities in a coordinated way, working collaboratively with all stakeholders managing its research activities and coordinating research effort, whilst ensuring compliance with the UoA obligations under the CADR-USPL Agreement.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of high-level executive support functions.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-quality management and advisory services, including the preparation of risk, progress, and financial reports and/or schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in the management and delivery of programs to a strict deadline.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an autonomous capacity and in a team environment under broad direction.
• Eligible or willing and able to become eligible to hold a security clearance.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

This is a 3 year fixed term appointment. Applications close Thursday 15 of September 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Mike Webb
Director Defence and Security Institute
The University of Adelaide
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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