Deputy Manager, Research Office

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $99,612 – $106,517 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Continuing

Position overview

The Deputy Manager, Research Office is a key advisor to the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) senior management and academic staff on complex research management activities. The Deputy Manager provides high level advice, guidance and support in the design, development, and implementation of research management practices. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in research management planning and delivery, and the resolution of complex research management matters, managing a team of Research Services professionals to deliver high quality and robust research services that supports both the CASS and the ANU strategic goals.

The successful candidate will be:

Highly skilled and knowledgeable in contemporary research management practices at Universities
Holding excellent and proven people management and coaching skills
Comfortable providing high level strategic research management advice to senior researchers and managing complex stakeholder relationships
Experienced in implementing, managing and improving operational processes, policies and plans
Motivated by enabling world class arts, humanities and social sciences research for the benefit of society

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Enquiries: Mr Sejul Malde, CASS Research Manager, T: 02 6125 1695 E: [email protected]

Closing Date: 26 April 2021

Position Description:  ANUO8 CASS Deputy Manager Research Office _PD.pdf

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

A two (2) page statement (maximum) addressing your suitability for the role against the position description with relevance to the selection criteria and an indication of why you stand out from the crowd in relation to this role
A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.