Job Reference: 1171491
John de Laeter Centre at Curtin University
The John de Laeter Centre (JdLC) is a core research infrastructure facility at Curtin University (https: // jdlc.curtin.edu.au/). The PhotonForge Additive Manufacturing (PFAM) Facility is a new strategic investment in addition to our existing $50 million fleet of cutting-edge instruments. The PFAM will be at the forefront of Curtin's science and engineering research and will support the integration of 3D metal printing into diverse sectors such as agriculture, mining, petroleum, defence, and energy.
Your new role:
Curtin University invites applications for a Research Facility Leader position to establish and direct the new Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing (PFAM) Facility within the JdLC. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in the development, management, and advancement of high- performance research instruments and facilities. You will play a critical role in educating and shaping the future generation of engineers, delivering hands- on experience and comprehensive knowledge of additive manufacturing applications in industry.
Within the Centre, you will have access to top-tier analytical instruments and a network of research professionals capable of delivering cross-disciplinary collaborations that enhance research excellence and spur innovation.
Your primary responsibilities will encompass team leadership, ensuring health and safety compliance, maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction, and driving business development. Outstanding communication and negotiation skills are essential, particularly for liaising with diverse industry partners and financial stakeholders. The ability to employ critical thinking, foster creativity, and integrate strategic planning with day-to-day operations is vital in this role.
In this role you will:
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Brent McInnes, Executive Director, John de Laeter Centre (JdLC), Faculty of Science and Engineering via [email protected].
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Join us!
Please provide your CV, one page cover letter and a separate three-page document addressing the criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Applications close: 10pm Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.