Description : Centre Manager. Company : The University of Queensland. Location : Remote in Queenstown
- Centre for Health Services Research
- HEW level 9 + 17% superannuation
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Closing date: Wednesday 8th March 2023 at 11.00pm AEST
- UQ Careers: R-22040
- As a member of the Centre Executive Committee, oversee all operational functions and support the Centre’s Director by ensuring organisational and financial effectiveness.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the strategic and operational planning and review processes of the Centre and the Infrastructure & Research Operations Portfolio.
- Proactively advise the Centre Director, senior managers and staff on the identification, management and mitigation of risk.
- Within the matrix service delivery model, assist where needed in coordinating the professional services and physical resources of the Centre;
- Lead a high performing collaborative workplace culture which values contemporary leadership practices and encourages the development of future academic and professional leaders;
- Direct, supervise and contribute to the effective and efficient management of the Centre research initiatives by liaising with the Faculty Research & Research Admin Portfolio, the Research and Research Training Division, Finance and Business Services, and the Graduate School in relation to research grant management, fellowship and scholarship applications and awards, and the submission of reports to government agencies;
- Work with the Centre’s Executive to develop engagement goals for the Centre and work productively with the Faculty Marketing & Communications team to roll-out enabling initiatives;
- A relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Significant experience in research facilities coordination and research management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures in research environment.
- Demonstrated contemporary leadership skills.
- Experience in a research and development environment in either a government, tertiary education commercial environment or similar.
- Accomplished communication and interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to liaise and consult, prepare well written reports and submissions, negotiate complex issues, manage change, and communicate with diverse groups.
- Ability to develop and effectively monitor KPI’s and formulation of corrective interventions;
- Demonstrated effective strategic planning skills.
- Demonstrated project/planning and time management skills.
Questions? To discuss this role please contact Professor Monika Janda . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter
- Separate document addressing the ‘About You’ section
- Resume
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.
Other Information Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases. Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Background Checks : All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
