ABOUT NORTHERN INSTITUTE
Northern Institute (NI), is a leading social and public policy research think-tank based at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Darwin, Northern Territory. Northern Institute leads research on the big issues shaping Australia's north, including:
* Indigenous Knowledge and Governance
* Population, Workforce and Sustainable Economy
* Policy and Program Evaluation and Analysis
* Education, Health and Community Wellbeing
* Environment, Climate Change and Indigenous Science
NI undertakes rigorous, ethical research of relevance to regional and remote societies – all with a demonstrated commitment to working in partnership with government, non-government, industry and community sectors.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to influence national agendas, lead a passionate research community, & drive impact in a place like no other?
As the Director of Northern Institute, you will lead high-impact, multidisciplinary research that delivers real-world outcomes locally, nationally and globally. You will support Charles Darwin University (CDU) in developing and implementing strategic research initiatives that successfully meet Northern Institute (NI) and CDU key research priorities outlined in the University Strategic Plan.
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Arts & Society), the Director has responsibility for successfully contributing to the University's performance and reputation in research, research training, innovation and research collaboration with external stakeholders nationally and internationally.
Therefore, the role encompasses the strategic management of research within NI; contributes to the development of research policy; management of strategic research initiatives; and development of research collaborations across the Northern Territory, Australia and beyond.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful you will require:
* A PhD level qualification/s in a relevant discipline (or related discipline) including original, innovative and distinguished contributions to research, scholarship and teaching as demonstrated through sustained and distinguished performance.
* Demonstrable success in attracting competitive research funding and other income, exceptional research collaborations and partnerships, and high-quality research outputs
* Demonstrable achievements in research planning and program implementation.
* Experience in successful management of complex multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional settings.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated leadership and academic administration experience in academic program development and coordination.
* Outstanding achievement in recruiting and supervision of graduate research students.
BENEFITS
* An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
* Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
* Four weeks of paid annual leave plus a range of other generous leave provisions
* Salary Packaging opportunities
* An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
* Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education and research
* Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
* Employee Assistance Program
HOW TO APPLY
All applications MUST be received online via APPLY BUTTON and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, your relevant skills and experience and a response addressing the selection criteria of the role.
TALK TO US
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Professor Ruth Wallace on email