The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government.
It was established as an independent body under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (the ARC Act).
The ARC reports to the Minister for Education.
The ARC's purpose is to help shape Australian research for the nation's economic, social, environmental and cultural benefit by enabling excellent research; evaluating the excellence, impact and depth of Australian research; providing expert advice and research grants services; supporting research integrity; and promoting ethical research.
The ARC Chief Executive Officer is a high profile national appointment for a strategic and empowering leader to lead the next stage of the organisation's development.
Working closely with the ARC Board, the CEO will drive the continued transformation of the agency in response to government policies, sector expectations and an evolving research landscape.
The CEO will champion the significant impact of Australian publicly funded research and advocate for the key role and importance of the ARC in the Australian research ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, with strong business acumen, able to harness diverse interests, with experience in delivering outcomes at scale.
You will demonstrate broad senior executive leadership experience gained in a knowledge intensive setting where innovation, data and/or research drive impact and outcomes.
You will have a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders, and a deep understanding of navigating the nuances of Government, academia and industry including how to effectively operate as a senior public servant within the Australian Public Service.
Essential to your application will be significant experience and professional credibility in undertaking or managing research, which will provide a foundation for effective engagement with all levels of Government, Universities, industry and international partners.
Outstanding and persuasive communication and presentation skills, including ability to fulfil media and advocacy responsibilities are essential for the role.
You will be an inclusive leader who innately drives a culture of high performance and achievements amongst their team.
Please note: This position is Canberra Based.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) plays an important role in the provision of Government support for research in Australia and our mission is to deliver policy and programmes that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community.
In seeking to achieve its mission, the ARC supports the highest-quality fundamental and applied research and research training through national competition across all disciplines.
Clinical and other medical research is primarily supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
In addition, the ARC brokers partnerships between researchers and industry, government, community organisations and the international community.
The outcomes of ARC-funded research deliver cultural, economic, social and environmental benefits to all Australians.
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