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Closing: 19-Jun-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Wednesday 19 June 2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Contribute to undergraduate education and postgraduate training programs in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science
- Develop an independent research program within Medicinal Chemistry
- Lead research and education strategy within the Faculty
- Broaden collaborative partnerships with external agencies, academics, and industry
- Contribute to teaching, including preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars, and clinical supervision
Requirements
- Hold a doctoral or master qualification in the relevant discipline, or an equivalent accreditation or standing
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- Continuing appointment
- Remuneration with employer superannuation
Notes
- Job No.: 665244
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: Continuing appointment
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Supporting a diverse workforce
Closing: 30-Jun-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- 30-Jun-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Infrastructure Branch by guiding, implementing, tracking, and reporting on Infrastructure Branch outcomes
- Developing, maintaining, and updating reporting templates for capital projects and facilities management contractor activities
- Proactively developing plans to enable the University to demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements
- Embedding sustainability outcomes and initiatives into branch and institutional decision making
Requirements
- Sound knowledge of building services engineering principles
- Experience in energy auditing and engineering feasibility studies
- Understanding of infrastructure-related sustainability and carbon abatement principles
- Knowledge of environmental reporting schemes
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development programs
- On-campus health clinic and fitness facilities
Notes
- Full-time, continuing position available immediately
- An exciting opportunity to join the Infrastructure branch at the University of Adelaide as an Infrastructure Sustainability Coordinator
Closing: 21-Jun-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- 21-Jun-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- - Responsible environmental stewardship - Animal health and welfare outcomes - Looking after our people, stakeholder and community
Requirements
- - An understanding of and expertise in Australian farming systems, sustainability frameworks and sustainability issues. - Track record in delivering exceptional sustainability outcomes in commercial or research agricultural operations. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively and collaboratively on complex issues. - C class driver’s licence.
Benefits
- - Competitive remuneration - Paid leave entitlements - Flexible work arrangements - Salary packaging options - Employee Assistance Program
Notes
- Fixed Term (3 years), Full Time (37.5 hours per week) - Periodic Salary increases between 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 10% increase - Salary Packaging opportunities - Ref: JR102389 - Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Closing: 08-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Academic level B: $110,365.29 - $130,765.78 + 17% Superannuation; Academic level C: $134,845.87 - $155,246.38 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Research bubble-bubble, bubble-particle, and particle-particle interactions related to flotation and dewatering using advanced molecular modelling and experimental setups.
- Source, procure, and install advanced laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Prepare reports, maintain group laboratories, and develop a research program with quality outputs.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide technical advice and research support.
- Collaborate with senior academic staff and manage internal service roles.
Requirements
- PhD in chemical engineering or equivalent experience/education/training.
- Expertise in laboratory experimental design, equipment setup, and maintenance.
- Experience with molecular modelling and experimental tools like AFM, SFG, XCT, and flotation cells.
- Strong skills in report writing, grant applications, and journal papers.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on-site/WFH options.
- Career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Notes
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Closing: 27-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super; Academic B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Actively contributing to the teaching delivery of subjects in the construction program
- Supporting the development and evaluation of curriculum and educational resources
- Contributing to scholarly presentations and publications
Requirements
- Proven experience in preparing and delivering university-level teaching materials in environmental building design, sustainable construction, and building services
- Comfortable teaching both face-to-face and online, using various methods across different class sizes
- Familiarity with key concepts such as environmental comfort, post-occupancy evaluation, mechanical system efficiency, passive design techniques, and life cycle assessment
- Knowledge or experience with building energy efficiency software like FirstRate 5 and Green Star or equivalent certification schemes
- Ability to bridge the gap between construction management and sustainable building design
- A PhD in the relevant discipline or near completion, or a Masters with relevant sustained teaching/practice experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment
- Demonstrated teaching experience within the discipline in both undergraduate and graduate courses
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Closing: 24-Sep-2023
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2023
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Manage lab equipment/resources, coordinate space, ensure compliance, oversee common resources, and liaise with staff and suppliers.
- Provide training, project management, shipping coordination, database oversight, and external user access.
- Act as Floor Evacuation Warden, First Aider, Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator (WHSC), and support the institute as a UQ Drugs, Controlled Substances, and Radiation Safety Officer.
- Participate in the Workplace Health and Safety committee, maintain Risk Assessment database, conduct safety inspections, provide safety inductions, and assist with staff training.
- Train and support staff with compliance documentation, coordinate office infrastructure, oversee allocation of resources, and maintain databases.
- Manage lab support budgets, infrastructure, assets, and act as the central contact point between research staff and senior management.
Requirements
- BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in a chemistry research laboratory, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Chemist with extensive experience in at least one of the following areas: research chemistry, synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field and/or work health and safety (WHS) in a reactive chemistry laboratory environment
- Detailed knowledge of equipment such as HPLC, peptide synthesisers, freeze dryers, NMR, mass spectrometry, surface plasmon resonance, circular dichroism spectropolarimeters, solvent purification systems
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply current WHS, OGTR and Biosecurity legislative requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including research staff and students, in the running of the research laboratories
- Demonstrated experience with a commitment to excellence in client service and research support
- Demonstrated ability to apply corporate procedures and policies to existing and novel situations
- Ability to work under broad direction, in an efficient and well-organised manner, exercise independent judgement, meet deadlines, follow tasks through to completion and undertake complex problem solving
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Benefits
- 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 flexible start/finish times and purchased leave
- 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
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
Closing: 15-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
Salary
- $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist support for farm operations and production under the guidance of the Farm Production Coordinator.
- Perform animal husbandry tasks such as vaccinating, drenching, breeding, and mustering.
- Monitor livestock health during critical periods like calving/lambing and adverse climate conditions.
- Manage joining cycles to ensure genetic diversity and high probability of successful pregnancies.
- Develop and implement an optimal feeding program.
- Plan quarterly livestock sales projections and purchases.
- Implement regenerative agricultural practices for pasture, crop, and land management.
- Manage irrigation efficiently.
- Maintain detailed livestock records using software such as Agriweb.
- Ensure compliance with chemical use and storage regulations, adhere to Biosecurity and Local Land Service legislation and industry standards.
- Assist with the maintenance and operations of farm infrastructure and equipment.
- Provide support for teaching and learning activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience and training in agricultural and farm operations, particularly in grazing operations, pasture and crop management.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of farm equipment.
- Strong team player who excels in collaborative work with various members of the University community.
- Current driver’s license, preferably including heavy vehicle and motorcycle.
- Capability to undertake physical work related to animal husbandry procedures and general farm maintenance tasks.
Benefits
- Full-time, ongoing position.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and practical environment focused on environmental sustainability.
- Engagement in hands-on work with livestock and implementation of best practices in farming.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
Closing: 03-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 (Pro-rata) p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Oversee and enhance sustainable healthcare education, research, and engagement within MDHS.
- Coordinate sustainability initiatives across the University of Melbourne.
- Lead the development of innovative sustainability programs.
- Contribute to the University's transition to a sustainable healthcare model.
- Engage with students across the MDHS Faculty in the fields of healthcare sustainability, climate change and planetary health.
- Provide expert project management, delivering on Faculty and Chancellery initiatives, in collaboration with Faculty Directors, School Managers and Faculty leadership.
- Manage the development and implementation of project plans to stated objectives.
- Report in detail what teaching and learning capacity is occurring in healthcare sustainability, climate change, and planetary health within MDHS, and recommend suggestions for enhancing such teaching programs.
- Develop with the A/Dean Healthcare Sustainability and other MDHS Staff an MDHS Sustainability Plan.
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in a relevant area such as healthcare and/or environmental science (Masters preferred, but not essential).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects, or sets of projects and initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to make complex judgments and decisions and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis under a range of research methodologies.
- Ability to act relatively independently to drive sustainability changes within MDHS.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
- Interviews for this position will take place mid to late October.
Closing: 19-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 19-Sep-2024
Location
- Bundoora campus, Melbourne
Salary
- Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Responsibilities
- Overseeing daily operational activities in the Food and Process Chemistry laboratories and other STEM spaces when needed.
- Development and implementation of documentation such as SOPs, SWIs, and equipment registers.
- Providing technical advice and training to users.
- Collaborating with the Technical Coordinator to create induction and training materials.
- Managing infrastructure and ensuring compliance with safety standards and legislative requirements.
- Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Experience and knowledge in the routine operation, maintenance, and training of various pilot scale equipment or instruments, including Membrane filtration, freeze dryer, and UHT processing.
- Proven knowledge and experience working within Food Science, Chemical Engineering laboratories/workspaces, Research or industry environments.
- Proven laboratory manufacturing operations and maintenance experience, preferably in a teaching/research/industry environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field.
- Proven initiative and problem-solving skills, highly organised, and the ability to work autonomously and in a team.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of working in accordance to the RMIT value statements or similar frameworks in other organisations.
- A commitment to RMIT’s policies of supporting a diverse workplace along with zero tolerance towards harassment, bullying or discrimination in any form.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
Closing: 03-Oct-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 (Pro-rata) p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Oversee and enhance sustainable healthcare education, research, and engagement within MDHS.
- Coordinate sustainability initiatives across the University of Melbourne.
- Lead the development of innovative sustainability programs.
- Contribute to the University's transition to a sustainable healthcare model.
- Engage with students across the MDHS Faculty in the fields of healthcare sustainability, climate change and planetary health.
- Provide expert project management, delivering on Faculty and Chancellery initiatives, in collaboration with Faculty Directors, School Managers and Faculty leadership.
- Manage the development and implementation of project plans to stated objectives.
- Report in detail what teaching and learning capacity is occurring in healthcare sustainability, climate change, and planetary health within MDHS, and recommend suggestions for enhancing such teaching programs.
- Develop with the A/Dean Healthcare Sustainability and other MDHS Staff an MDHS Sustainability Plan.
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in a relevant area such as healthcare and/or environmental science (Masters preferred, but not essential).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects, or sets of projects and initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to make complex judgments and decisions and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis under a range of research methodologies.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
- Interviews for this position will take place mid to late October.
Closing: 27-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super; Academic B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Actively contributing to the teaching delivery of subjects in the construction program
- Supporting the development and evaluation of curriculum and educational resources
- Contributing to scholarly presentations and publications
Requirements
- Proven experience in preparing and delivering university-level teaching materials in environmental building design, sustainable construction, and building services
- Comfortable teaching both face-to-face and online, using various methods across different class sizes
- Familiarity with key concepts such as environmental comfort, post-occupancy evaluation, mechanical system efficiency, passive design techniques, and life cycle assessment
- Knowledge or experience with building energy efficiency software like FirstRate 5 and Green Star or equivalent certification schemes
- Ability to bridge the gap between construction management and sustainable building design
- A PhD in the relevant discipline or near completion, or a Masters with relevant sustained teaching/practice experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment
- Demonstrated teaching experience within the discipline in both undergraduate and graduate courses
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Closing: 10-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
- Sydney, NSW
Salary
- $100k - $119k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
- Assist the School of Chemistry with the implementation of health, safety and environment management systems.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation to minimize risks and prevent injuries.
- Develop a comprehensive School-wide health and safety action plan.
- Implement UNSW HSE systems and facilitate transitions between systems.
- Coordinate audits and updates of the School’s chemical inventory.
- Lead and monitor the implementation of UNSW’s Health, Safety and Environment policies.
- Document and identify risks related to first aid provision in the School.
- Provide administrative management and support for electronic health, safety and environment systems.
- Conduct regular laboratory and office inspections for compliance.
- Ensure health, safety and environment issues are reported and corrective actions are addressed.
- Provide inductions, training, and presentations related to health, safety and environment.
- Coordinate incident investigations and analyze health, safety and environment incident trends.
Requirements
- A tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering, Medicine or a related discipline.
- Experience in the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Experience in WHS in a scientific laboratory environment.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and Australian Standards.
- Ability to research, advise on and resolve health and safety technical issues.
- Advanced IT skills for administering electronic health, safety and environment software systems.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to consult, influence and build strong relationships for compliance.
- Understanding of UNSW’s aims, objectives and values.
- Knowledge of health & safety responsibilities and commitment to training.
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation
- Annual leave loading
- Full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Opportunity to work in a leading research and teaching university
- Collaborative work environment with stakeholders.
Notes
- Applications close: October 10th, 2024
- Informal queries can be directed to Nick Konstandaras at n.konstandaras@unsw.edu.au.
Closing: 07-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Remuneration Level B position $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading Pro Rata (Level C opportunity available for the right candidate: $150,148 - $172,261 + 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading Pro Rata)
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and continuously develop a well-defined teaching philosophy that inspires student learning in architecture, construction and structures courses.
- Conduct and lead classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in both postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
- Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of approaches and learning environments.
- Lead the design/development of innovative approaches to architecture and construction teaching and learning and participate in the exchange of these approaches with colleagues across the School.
- Support learning progression with students to achieve high levels of student satisfaction, and high employability outcomes aligned with industry needs (including these changing needs in the future).
- Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery of architecture and construction courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience as a university-level teacher and/or convenor within architectural construction and structures courses.
- Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development in architecture, construction and structures.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a record of educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based course design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience in architecture and construction (for Level C).
- Evidence of leading innovation and experimentation in architecture and construction course delivery and achieving exceptional student outcomes (for instance, embedding sustainability, carbon, and circular concepts within construction courses) (for Level C).
- Demonstrated success in initiating course and curriculum development and improvement (for Level C).
- Demonstrated experience as a recognised authority in the area of architectural construction and structures, with a record of engaging in discourse at a local and emerging national level (for Level C).
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment.
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Closing: 23-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 23-Sep-2024
Location
- Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
Salary
- HEW Level 6 $42,943 to $46,029 p.a. (comprising Salary of $36,287 to $39,895 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for the RRRPP Project and the SEP team to meet project milestones and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate stakeholder relationships including committee and working group support.
- Organize engagement events and educational outreach.
- Support project reporting, profiling, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in managing financial processes within project scopes, including budget monitoring and coordinating quotes and invoices.
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- High-level computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office, desktop publishing, Excel, digital project management tools, and web research.
- Ability to collate, analyze, and synthesize information into comprehensive reports for diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and initiative in complex environments.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Current driver's license for travel to other campuses as needed.
Benefits
- Part-time position (0.4 FTE) for 3 years.
- Opportunity to work on a significant project funded by the Australian Government.
- Engagement with community organizations and stakeholders in sustainability education.
Notes
- Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
- Evidence of working rights in Australia is required at the time of application.
Closing: 24-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
Salary
- $135,528 to $159,922 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
Responsibilities
- Conduct original research in microbial ecology and biotechnology.
- Manage various research related project tasks.
- Expand your network to foster partnerships with academic institutions, industry, business, and government.
- Develop, design and deliver innovative and engaging teaching activities including curriculum development.
- Assess student academic progress and participate in student research supervision and mentorship.
Requirements
- Hold a PhD in a research field related to microbial ecology and environmental sustainability.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in monitoring and manipulating microbial systems.
- Strong track record of research excellence and successful grant applications.
Benefits
- Full-time, ongoing position.
- Opportunity to contribute expertise in microbiological systems.
- Potential to support translational research initiatives and produce impactful results.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at the time of application.
Closing: 03-Nov-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 19-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024
Location
- Bundoora Campus, Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Build strategic relationships with research, industry and government partners both domestically and internationally
- Provide strategic oversight of the LISAF and build on the University's international reputation for research excellence
- Work in collaboration with the DVC-R&IE and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of the Institute’s Strategic and Operational Plans
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for LISAF consistent with La Trobe’s research strategy; including setting strategic goals, defining priorities, and outlining action plans
- Provide exemplary research and innovation leadership, and develop a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration across the research domains of the Institute
- Provide leadership and mentorship within the Institute to build strong high functioning teams who work towards clear goals and targets
- Develop funding pipelines to support the largescale programs of research across the research domains
- Exercise a strategic academic and administrative leadership role and assume overall responsibility for the operations of the Institute
- Foster excellence and advancement of the research discipline of agri-food biotechnology for value chain impact
- Play a major role in elements of major research projects including management and leadership
- Provide leadership and foster excellence in research and policy development across the agri-food sector, with research institutions, industry and government, nationally and internationally
- Support the development and, where necessary, lead large multidisciplinary research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and industry
Requirements
- Demonstrated previous experience in research leadership at Professorial Level
- Outstanding record of original, innovative and internationally recognised research in the agrifood sector
- Strong understanding of the food and agriculture industries and the policy settings shaping these sectors
- Demonstrated high level strategic leadership and management experience in leading research teams or programs
- A substantial record of success in external research funding through competitive national or international grants, philanthropy, and/or industry funding
- Demonstrated effectiveness in liaising with, and delivering outcome-focused programs with, collaborators and industry partners
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
Notes
- All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Closing: 01-Nov-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 01-Nov-2024
Location
- Caulfield campus
Salary
- Research Living Allowance of $41,650 AUD per annum for PhD, plus $5000 pa x 3 years training allowance and $5000 for travel
Responsibilities
- Undertake a PhD supervised by Professor Yolande Strengers and Professor Sarah Pink at Monash University.
- Join the Energy Futures team in the Emerging Technologies Lab (ETLab) and FUTURES Hub.
- Conduct fieldwork in Australia to examine the benefits of employing AI in energy systems.
- Investigate how AI systems can align with diverse people's everyday priorities and values.
- Explore ethical and privacy protocols for AI energy systems.
- Develop participatory and inclusive modes of communication and consumer engagement in AI-supported energy systems.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in qualitative social science (sociology, anthropology, human geography, or Science and Technology Studies).
- Training and experience in ethnographic research.
- Demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights.
Benefits
- Research Living Allowance of $41,650 AUD per annum for PhD.
- $5000 pa training allowance for 3 years.
- $5000 for travel expenses.
Notes
- This position has a two-stage selection process: submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and then discuss ideas with Professor Pink if selected.