Executive Director, Research Services - closing 25 June 2020
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH)

Who we are looking for

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) [DVCR] is responsible for the development and strategic enhancement of Macquarie University’s research, research training, and innovation profile as well as the creation, support and advancement of local, national and international research collaborations and partnerships. The DVC (Research) is supported by four Pro Vice-Chancellors:
PVC Research Integrity and Development,
PVC Research Performance, PVC Higher Degree Research Training and Partnerships, and PVC Research Innovation. The Pro Vice-Chancellors provide academic leadership across a rangeof initiatives and areas of business within the Research Portfolio, such as ERA, EI, research integrity, and research engagement that form the core business of the teams within Research Services. The Executive Director Research Services will work in close collaboration with the relevant PVCs Research on these activities.

Research Services focuses on supporting researchers to do the work that only they can do. The three functional teams, Pre-award; Post-award & Data; and Ethics & Integrity, deliver efficient research management processes through engaged and knowledgeable staff and high-quality systems. The teams work in close consultation with the Pro Vice-Chancellors’ Research, faculties, research active staff, external partners and government agencies
to provide support in relation to: research funding; partnerships and contracts; research ethics and integrity; biosafety and security compliance; research project management; research output and impact; reporting, analytics, data and systems; education and development; and research policy. Research Services works collaboratively across the University to ensure our researchers receive outstanding support and reliable advice.

LOCATION
Macquarie University North Ryde, Sydney Australia

REPORTS TO
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Leadership and oversight of Research Services to build a service culture that provides end user- oriented research support that is proactive in developing, identifying and promoting research funding opportunities and research outputs.

  • Oversee the performance of the teams within Research Services that are responsible
    for: contracts and policy; pre-award and partnerships; post-award and reporting; and ethics and integrity.

  • Liaise closely with all areas across the University that play a role in the support of research to facilitate optimised coordination and effectiveness of initiatives.

  • Proactively engage with the sector and maintain current understanding of issues affecting research nationally and internationally to provide strategic and timely advice to the DVC (Research) and PVCs Research.

  • Oversight of the application of both external and internal grant schemes.

  • Development of policy in relation to the design and implementation of internal grant schemes.

  • Represent the DVC (Research) at internal and external events and on internal and external committees as required.

  • Authorise agreements committing Macquarie University to funding or performance commensurate with the University’s Delegations of Authority.

  • Effectively manage the Research Services budget to maximise the performance of the Office while delivering a balanced budget annually.

  • Mobilise the resources of Research Services to achieve the strategies and targets outlined in the Strategic Research Framework (2015 – 2024).

  • Participate as a senior member of the relevant University research-related committees such as the Research Management Committee, the Research and Research Training Committee and the ERA Steering Committee.

  • Alongside the relevant PVCs Research, develop and implement strategies to support the University’s strategic research objectives and targets related to research including:

  • University-wide research development activities that enhance the capacity of researchers to secure grants from a range of sources to improve institutional success in securing Category 1-4 funding opportunities.

  • Supporting the development and submission of applications for major research funding initiatives and partnerships, including industry focussed bids.

  • Oversee the establishment and continuous improvement of systems and support structures to ensure that the University meets its obligations to regulatory bodies and implement appropriate research infrastructure, risk management strategies and compliance programs.

  •  Engage with relevant State and Federal government departments and national funding bodies to promote the University’s research vision and performance.

  • Provide oversight of the implementation of recommendations arising from reviews and audits of University research and innovation practice and procedures.

For the full position description and instructions on how to apply please click here.

Applications closing 25 June 2020