Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)Apply locations: Camperdown Campus
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job requisition id: 0126755
An exciting opportunity for an outstanding academic leader to direct the University's pursuit of research excellence. Collaborate closely with Senior Leadership in the execution of the University's research strategy. Ensure the University's research is excellent, tackle the greatest challenges, and contribute to the common good. About the opportunity The University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to fill the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, you will be responsible for leadership and the achievement of Research Strategy aspirations and associated goals for the University. This will occur through an integrated and coherent University-wide approach to planning, delivering, managing, funding, and communicating research achievements. It will demonstrably provide a culture of support for researchers engaged in internationally recognised, transformational research.
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), you will also play a vital role in ensuring that we deliver on the ambitions of our Sydney in 2032 institutional strategy, including leading work on our Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA), a first-in-Australia precinct that will fast-track scientific discovery into better clinical and patient-centred research and healthcare solutions.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) will report directly to the Vice-Chancellor, working collaboratively with the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the University Executive, Academic Board, and Senate to lead University-wide activities.
As a member of the University Executive, you will also be expected to play a key role in enabling the delivery of University-wide strategy, including a high-performance culture. You will contribute fully to the deliberations of the University's principal decision-making body for all significant matters of University strategy, management, administration, and related policy.
About you A senior academic leader with a comprehensive understanding of strategic issues in higher education, you will have the ability to lead the University's pursuit of outstanding fundamental and applied research across the institution. You will demonstrate extensive experience in people leadership in a university environment, as well as in setting and delivering on organisational strategy. You will also bring commercial nous to the role and drive successful engagement with external partners across industry, government, and community in relation to research commercialisation and impact.
Term and remuneration The position is fixed term for an initial period of five years on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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How to apply The University of Sydney is partnering with the executive search firm, Perrett Laver on this process. Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities, and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via https://candidates.perrettlaver.com, quoting reference number 7680, before Friday, 24 January 2025 at 11.59 pm (AEDT). Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact: Mazin Almaimani of Perrett Laver at ****** or +61 2 80754605.
Applications Close Friday 24 January 2025 11:59 PM
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