(HEO10) $141,610 - $150,927 salary per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

*Continuing position available.

*Great opportunity to be part of the Adelaide Microscopy team.

The Deputy Director is a specialist senior microscopist position with operational leadership responsibilities for Adelaide Microscopy. This role provides operational oversight of the facility, supporting centre staff and key stakeholders including research staff, students and external clients, and is a key contributor towards the facility’s operational and strategic direction.

To be successful you will need to:

• Positively engage direct reports in the Planning, Development and Review process, and identify opportunities for staff to promote continuous improvement through professional development and project opportunities.
• Effectively lead the team in all aspects of people management including providing guidance, coaching and development.
• Provide inspirational leadership, sense of purpose, strategic planning and effective management to ensure optimisation of the Unit’s resources in delivery of the overall vision of the University.
• Promote and embrace diversity within the team and encourage staff development and opportunities in a fair, unbiased and ethical manner.
• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with University HS&W policies and legislation.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer 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.

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.

Applications close 11:55pm, 10 March 2025.

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:

Dr Christopher Gibson
Director | Adelaide Microscopy
Division of Research and Innovation
M: + 61 (0) 481 459 756
E: christopher.gibson@adelaide.edu.au  

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, please try viewing on another device)

We are 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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