The Centre Manager is a vital role expected to lead the business and operational administration of the UQ Cyber Research Centre. The primary function is to lead stakeholder engagement, drive the implementation of research projects and ensure the operational effectiveness of the centre. The position is responsible for identifying growth opportunities and developing them into large strategic partnerships.
Key responsibilities will include:
Operations Management
Support the Centre Director in providing day-to-day operational management of the Centre, including facilities and space management, risk mitigation, overseeing student placements, and ensuring timely achievement of Centre deliverables.
Establish and maintain data management strategies and processes and ensure that relevant storage and retrieval of data and documentation is implemented.
Advise the Director on a regular basis regarding the Centre's financial position and any planning issues.
Understand and handle detailed contracts and budgetary allocations and commitments;
Liaise with the Faculty Management Accountant and maintain the budget and financial accounts, and assist Chief Investigators (CIs) to ensure financial obligations are met in a timely and accountable manner.
Engagement and Research Partnerships Management
Operate as a key liaison between the Centre's internal stakeholders, research partners and industry stakeholders both in Australia and overseas to facilitate strong and long-term sustainable relationships.
Assist the Director to develop and leverage strong working relationships and networks within UQ, UQ Cyber and with industry partners and external stakeholders to benefit the Centre.
Strategic oversight of events, official functions, public profiling activities and regular proactive communication for the benefit of the Centre's stakeholders and reputation as a world leading research Centre
Provide advice to the Director and Executive Committee on the strategic management of the Centre, including the identification, development, and implementation of initiatives to promote its continuing development and growth as one of the leading cyber research centres in the Asia Pacific.
Governance and Reporting
Manage and review compliance across all centre activities to ensure adherence to external and internal process and procedure, work practices and guidelines, taking corrective action where necessary.
Oversee the management of the data management plan and ethics applications.
Assist in the collation of information for the commercialisation and intellectual property requirements for the project.
Manage centre finances, project contracts and associated intellectual property in consultation with the centre director and affiliates as appropriate. Ensuring these are recorded and reported in accordance with the centre's contractual obligations.
Please email [email protected] with the job number for the full position description.
About UQAs part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
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On campus childcare options
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
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Postgraduate degree in business management, law or cyber security, and extensive experience in a university research environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Project Management experience in a research environment with demonstrated leadership and management capability within complex operations including budget planning, risk management and compliance.
Demonstrated strategic and operational planning skills including budget development and the ability to interpret financial data at strategic and operational levels and produce reports for external partners and funding agencies.
High-level organisational skills including the ability to operate independently within established frameworks and guidelines while prioritising competing work demands and meeting deadlines, demonstrating the ability to prioritise and manage multiple project objectives concurrently.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and emotional intelligence to minimise disruption to the momentum of the project objectives and to build relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing budgets of up to $10 million and the ability to work well under pressure and constant concurrent deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in successful business development of large grant proposals (e.g., CRCs) and industry partnerships with cash commitments of at least $200,000 per annum.
Demonstrated experience in leading and winning government tenders and/or grants.
Desirable
Experience working in a University environment including using relevant administrative tools and possessing a knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience in, and awareness of relevant culture settings for international development projects or diplomatic missions.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Erin Keogh – School Manager, EECS ([email protected]). For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You' section
Resume
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close 23rd January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43941).
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