Director - Office of Research

• Fixed Term (5-year contract), Full Time
• Office of Research 
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Attractive remuneration package  

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity is seeking a visionary leader with a passion for advancing research excellence to join and lead our Office of Research. Reporting directly to the Vice-President of Research, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the effective management of our research activities. 

In this prestigious role, you will drive the strategic vision for our research initiatives, ensuring excellence in research support services and compliance with national and international standards, whilst leading a dedicated team, managing significant resources, and fostering a culture of innovation and integrity. As Director, your expertise will be pivotal in securing research funding, enhancing research capabilities, and promoting impactful research outcomes. 

With your extensive experience and profound understanding of the higher education research landscape, you will provide high-level policy advice and drive continuous improvement in research support services. Join us in this influential role and make a transformative impact on our research community. 

Be Rewarded

• 4 weeks annual leave.
• Generous carers and parental leave. 
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund).
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance.
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Position Requirements

• A deep understanding of current higher education legislative, policy, compliance and funding environment, with particular reference to research funding mechanisms, project management, data requirements, governance and ethics and integrity.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area, and extensive senior management experience and/or equivalent education and training. 
• Demonstrated values-led leadership experience, including demonstrated capacity to initiate, lead and manage change.
• Experience in a tertiary research management or leadership environment.
• Extensive knowledge of contract law and management as it relates to research (desirable).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 19 January 2025

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024, and will reopen Thursday, 2 January 2025. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season. 

Job Requisition ID: 5355

Contact Details: 

Grant Stanley

0425 725 680

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.