Centre Program Manager

(HEO8) $110,291 to $123,734 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full Time Position Available | 48 Months Fixed Term

Be part of a world class, outcome-based Research Centre within a ‘Group of Eight’ University!

The State Government of South Australia, CSIRO and the University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) are actively interested in advancing leading research and development of AI).

The new Centre will leverage existing expertise to focus on the development of cross-cutting responsible AI research and address fundamental responsible AI problems at a sufficient scale for national and internation impact.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager, who under broad direction from the Centre Director, AIML Operations Manager and the Centre management team, will manage the Centre, contributing to the planning, implementation and operational management of the Centre’s four Programs.

The position will assist the Centre Director with delivery of the Centre’s milestones, development and implementation of plans and projects, supporting budgeting, recruitment, monitoring and reporting, supervision of professional support staff, partner coordination and community engagement.

The AIML at the University of Adelaide is the largest computer vision and machine learning research group in Australia with over 180 members including academics, research staff and students. The AIML works on a mixture of fundamental and commercially orientated research projects in computer vision and machine learning.

To be successful you will need:

• Significant experience working in a research management role within a scientific organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, team and networking communication, with proven experience in report writing.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, in managing and executing multiple outputs and deliverables, with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines to ensure completion.
• Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills with proven experience influencing decision makers through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to complete tasks with precision and determination

Qualification:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

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. 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 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

Your department’s role

The AIML is the largest University-based computer vision and machine learning research group in Australia. Based in Adelaide, it currently number more than 200 members including academics, research staff, engineers and students. The group works on a variety of fundamental and commercially oriented research projects in computer vision and machine learning and has a very strong track record of publications in the top venues, and of successful technology transfer.

Learn more at: www.aiml.com.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 will be reviewed as they are received, immediate applications and discussions are welcomed.

Applications close 11:55pm, 3rd of December 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

For further information

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this role, please contact:

Dr Kathy Nicholson
Institute Manager AIML
E: [email protected]

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.