About FHMRI
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) established in 2019 brings together approx 800 researchers and higher degree research students working across the full spectrum of health and medical research, from discovery science to translation and implementation. Structured around three core themes: Molecular Biosciences, Clinical Translation, and Healthy Communities, the Institute delivers multidisciplinary research with real‐world impact for our community.
Opportunity
The Deputy Director of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute is a senior research leadership role reporting to the Dean of Research and the FHMRI Director and working closely with College leadership, University stakeholders and external partners. The Deputy Director will lead work across four key areas:
* Research excellence and performance: Drive a high‐performing research culture, lifting quality, outputs and global competitiveness while strengthening a sustainable funding pipeline.
* Capacity building and talent development: Support and mentor early and mid‐career researchers, building leadership capability and fostering an inclusive, high‐achieving environment.
* Partnerships, engagement and collaboration: Develop and deepen strategic collaborations across health, government, industry and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities.
* Translation, impact and governance: Accelerate the translation of research into real‐world outcomes, maximise impact across diverse communities, and ensure strong governance and compliance.
About You
* A PhD (or equivalent) and recognised standing in your field.
* A distinguished research track record, including high‐quality publications and success in securing competitive funding.
* Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and lead high‐performing teams.
* Experience overseeing research infrastructure, facilities and laboratory environments.
* Strong knowledge of research governance, quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
* A track record of successful HDR supervision.
* Excellent relationship‐building skills and the ability to engage across sectors.
* A collaborative, collegiate approach and commitment to inclusion.
* A clear commitment to research integrity, safety and ethical practice.
Benefits
* Competitive Level E salary with 17% superannuation.
* Access to leading facilities, including the iconic state‐of‐the‐art Health and Medical Research Building.
* Generous staff benefits, including salary packaging, wellbeing support and on‐campus childcare.
Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to the Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. The university strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies and is committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing.
Diversity and Equality
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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