Associate Director Graduate Research

This is a full-time Senior Manager 1 position in the Chancellery, Melbourne Research & Enterprise Portfolio, focused on advancing graduate research excellence. The role involves providing strategic advice on policy, quality, and strategy, overseeing initiatives, and enhancing graduate researcher experience. Key requirements include a deep understanding of contemporary graduate research, significant program management experience, and a postgraduate qualification in a related field.

• Lead and develop a high-performing professional team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and service-focused culture.
• Provide strategic advice on graduate research policy, regulation, quality assurance and sector developments to senior leaders.
• Design, implement and review graduate research strategies, policies and frameworks that support institutional objectives and compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance, program evaluation and continuous improvement of research training, supervision and researcher experience.
• Lead complex, cross-University projects and issues, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, risk management and timely resolution.

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• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• For further information please refer to the attached PD.
• resume and a cover letter
• Bring deep understanding of contemporary graduate research, supervision practice and higher education sector trends.
• Apply advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify trends and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Possess significant experience managing complex programs or portfolios, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting.
• Provide high-level strategic advice, policy papers and executive briefings for senior governance and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrate proven success leading and developing professional teams through change, performance management and capability building.
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in higher education, education, public policy, research management or related discipline.

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
• For more information check out our benefits page!
• Your new team – “Melbourne Research & Enterprise Portfolio” You will join Chancellery’s Melbourne Research & Enterprise portfolio, home to the University’s research leadership and support.
• The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) partners with faculties and institutes to drive Strategy 2030 and Advancing Research 2030, strengthen research training and enhance impact.
• You will work closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) and a committed professional team, in a collaborative environment that values evidence-based decision-making, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
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