Continuing, full time appointment
Professional Employee Level 9 - $119,610 – $126,324 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the Research Impact and Performance Strategy for Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position

Reporting to the Director Research and Innovation, as the Manager – Research Reporting and Performance you will provide high level advice and support to the Director and all levels of academic and professional staff in relation to the University research performance, assessment and reporting of research quality, and the societal, economic, health and environmental impacts of the research conducted at CDU.

You will be responsible for managing the implementation and development of the University’s Research Impact and Performance Strategy as well as supporting the work undertaken by the Planning and Performance team on international ranking strategy.

The Manager – Research Reporting and Performance manages the research analytics function within the Office of Research and Innovation, which is responsible for the research performance analysis and reporting of the University. The position requires specialised skills in research analytics and strengths in working, communicating and collaborating across the University to achieve results.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or experience and expertise in the assessment and reporting of research excellence/quality and impact.
• Specialised skills in research analytics and a demonstrated proficiency in relevant software applications with high level ability to manipulate datasets from a range of sources and assure high data quality standards.
• Awareness and understanding of the activities, objectives and strategic direction of higher education and research enterprises in the current and emerging global contexts, including knowledge and understanding of research quality and impact assessment international ranking systems and higher education research quality and assessment issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data management practices, high-level computer, problem-solving and analytic skills, communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of high-level strategy in a complex organisational setting, including the ability to work closely with staff and leaders to develop and implement strategy.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships with academic and professional staff of all levels.
• High level project management skills, including the ability to achieve objectives operating within complex organisation structures, and multiple stakeholder settings.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 9. The base salary will be in the range of $119,610 – $126,324 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $139,943 - $147,799 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Karen Cavanagh on 08 8946 7361 or email karen.cavanagh@cdu.edu.au

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email peopleservices@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are. 

Please note: previous applicants need not reapply.

Applications Close: Friday 27^th September 2024