(HE09) $128,217 to $137,173 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position available for 60 months.

The Centre Manager, CE-QuTech will be responsible for leading the business and operational administration of the ARC Training Centre based in the School of PCES. Responsibilities include, managing the budget; meeting ARC reporting requirements; managing relationships with the Australian Research Council, partner organisations and research partners; managing the placement of PhD students within partner organisations; coordinating student training and research activities and their completion across the Centre with communication with CIs, postdoctoral researchers and industry partners; managing research key performance indicators for research projects and milestones. The incumbent will work on activities to increase the scientific and public profile and research reputation of the Centre by organising presentations, seminars, workshops, hosting international scholars and other relevant activities including outreach activities.

To be successful you will need: 

• Previous knowledge and/or experience working in or with ARC ITTCs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team, deliver an organisational vision, and manage individuals’ and teams’ performances.
• Proven record of establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and across different sectors, contributing to removing barriers or influencing outcomes.
• Aptitude for strategic thinking, translating strategies and priorities into goals, and leading change, ideally in a research setting.
• Experience in commercialising and managing Intellectual Property (background and new) across multiple partners and projects.

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 collaborations - 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.

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 faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

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.

Applications close 11:55pm, 19th September 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Prof Glenn Solomon
Hicks Chair Quantum Materials
P: +61 477 968 400
E: glenn.solomon@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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