• Outstanding leadership opportunities at an internationally recognised research intensive university
• Newly created roles within Swinburne Research based at Hawthorn campus, Melbourne
• Multiple fixed term positions for 5 years, with an underlying ongoing Professorial position
• Salary: $168,762 plus superannuation and 10% loading 

Swinburne has an international reputation for research excellence, innovation and impact through active research engagement with industry, business and community. Our commitment to high-quality teaching and research is reflected in in a number of prestigious world academic rankings. The university has embarked on an ambitious growth strategy, of which the newly established Swinburne Research Institutes are core. The Research Institutes are future-facing initiatives aimed at positioning Swinburne and Victoria at the heart of tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Multiple opportunities for Directors have arisen within the newly established Swinburne Research Institutes.   These positions will lead and facilitate interdisciplinary research within the University by actively engaging with external organisations (eg government, industry, NGOs) to identify issues and needs that the Institute can address through its thematic research programs.

It is expected through these activities that the Institute will deliver substantial research outcomes and impact through collaboration with industry, business, government and other external organisations, and support the university to achieve key objectives and targets in its 2020 Research and Innovation Strategy.

Skills and experience required
To be successful in this position you will need to have outstanding national and international reputation as a leader and an internationally recognised track record of research in a relevant field. Your ability to initiate, develop and foster collaborative research outcomes among colleagues in an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary setting and an ability to liaise and work closely with industry, business and the professions to undertake high impact externally funded projects will also be key to your success in this role.

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits

At Swinburne we recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff.  As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available.   You will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study reduction and staff and management development programs.  To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit:
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/

The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2020 vision to be Australia’s leading university of science, technology and innovation.    

How to apply
To start an application click on   http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/ and refer to the following position numbers 32037, 32041, 32033, 32049, 32037 to submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr Tania Bezzobs, Executive Director Swinburne Research, on email: tbezzobs@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

Position numbers: 32037, 32041, 32033, 32049, 32037

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 25 July 2016