Be part of a leading interdisciplinary Centre dedicated to making a
difference in the lives of children, families and communities globally
Engage in meaningful research and policy development at national and
international levels
Contribute to the growth and development of current and future researchers
and professionals.
The role
Part Time – 33.75 hours per week, Fixed Term (until December 2027)
Level D - $146,226 to $160,988 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
Bathurst
Join our interdisciplinary team as an Associate Director and use your skills
in thought-leadership in child-focused research, policy, practice, and
mentorship. You'll inspire and provoke critical discussions while building
research, enhancing engagement with academic, research, and policy entities,
and enriching dialogue with children, families, and communities at all levels.
Key responsibilities include fostering and leading collaborative and
interdisciplinary research initiatives, securing grants and initiating
research translation activities that expand the university's reach through
professional development and conferences, mentoring Centre members in research
and career development, supervising higher degree research students, building
relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinating advisory panels and
capacity-building opportunities.
This newly formed role offers an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic
interdisciplinary team at a newly established Centre at Charles Sturt
University. Based in regional NSW, you'll have the unique opportunity to make
a significant impact at international, national, regional and rural levels
through transformative research. If you're passionate about leading child-
focused research, to transform policy and practice and eager to mentor future
leaders, this role is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of something truly
special!
About you
A doctoral qualification and proven experience in child-focused research,
policy and practice in academic and/or professional settings
Strong leadership and mentorship skills with creative engagement among
internal and external stakeholders
Experience in securing grants and publishing and translating research
Commitment to fostering interdisciplinary and international research
collaborations
Experience in supervising higher degree research students.
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the
character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul, and we
collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help
their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of
respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase
represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from
traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission
of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better
place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community,
welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits .
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown
through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index
Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations
including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We strongly
encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability,
neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities
for all roles.
To apply
Click the button and complete your application online, submit a
“statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or
experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in
the position description) and upload your CV.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or
applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description or by
contacting:
Distinguished Professor Sharynne McLeod Director, Children's Voices Centre
[email protected] Ph: +61 (02) 6338 4463
Closing Date: 11 pm, 13 February 2025
