Associate Director - Research Programs, Outcomes And Impact

University of Queensland

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Leadership of high-performing professional services teams
Development of large-scale research proposals and business cases
Deep understanding of national and international research environment
This role serves as a pivotal leadership position driving the design and delivery of large, interdisciplinary research programs that create real-world impact

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a pivotal leadership position driving the design and delivery of large, interdisciplinary research programs that create real-world impact.
  • The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team while working closely with senior academics, executives, and external stakeholders to advance research outcomes.
  • Candidates must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this fixed-term appointment.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a pivotal leadership position driving the design and delivery of large, interdisciplinary research programs that create real-world impact.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of high-performing professional services teams
  • Development of large-scale research proposals and business cases
  • Deep understanding of national and international research environment

Nice-to-have

  • Thoughtful, empathetic, and outcome-focused approach
  • Ability to translate strategic intent into practical frameworks
  • Experience catalysing collaboration across boundaries

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Experience in higher education or research professional leadership
  • Track record of enabling complex interdisciplinary initiatives

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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