Position Details

• Fixed term from December 2024 until June 2026| Full -Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $110,581 – 122,420
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT)

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training is a partnership between 15 University and 19 Government and Industry organisations and is headquartered at Flinders University Adelaide, South Australia. 

The NCGRT brings together researchers and professionals to pool their knowledge and expertise.

Our vision is:

To enhance Australia’s environmental, economic and social wellbeing, by promoting and supporting Australia’s groundwater research effort. To foster the conversion of this research knowledge into resource management outcomes and capability in the groundwater sector.

About the Role

The Centre Manager (NCGRT) facilitates the growth of ground water research capability and activity of Flinders University by providing high level strategic support and management of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT).

This role also supports strategies to increase the number of quality research collaborations by identifying and translating key opportunities for external investment and is responsible for promoting and marketing the key research capabilities of the NCGRT and other key organisational activities related to the sustainable operation of the Centre.

This is a fixed term position commencing December 2024 until June 2026, with a possibility of extension.

About You

With previous experience working in a vocational training and/or professional development environment, you will have significant experience in project management or a business development role – especially in the research field.  Due to the nature of the role, it is expected that you will also have a working knowledge of groundwater research with the ability to understand, translate and communicate research performed in the Centre to a wide audience. 

This will mean you can demonstrate:

• The ability to work at a strategic level in partnership with senior managers including the ability to work with a high level of initiative and decision making.
• Exemplary administrative and organisational skills with the ability to follow through and complete designated tasks at a high level of quality and commitment.
• The ability to facilitate and coordinate the writing of complex research grant applications and attract research funding.
• Highly developed research communication skills in written and oral forms including public speaking.

You will also have completed a degree, and be progressing towards Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or training

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Suitability Statement elaborating on your previous experiences in a similar role.
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• For more information regarding this position, please contact Lynette Kelly

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

11 Nov 2024

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.

Flinders. Fearless.