• Engaging and serving our communities
• Providing programs to meet the needs of our communities, in a supportive and stimulating learning environment
• Developing research focus, depth and impact
• Building organisational sustainability

Edith Cowan University (ECU) seeks an outstanding research leader to work with its senior leadership team to drive research growth and build the ECU research brand.

ECU is a large multi-campus university serving communities in Western Australia and beyond through teaching and research, inspired by Engagement and partnerships. Innovative and practical courses across a wide range of disciplines are a feature of the University, together with an emerging excellence in high impact research.

The University has articulated four strategic priorities that are guiding its further development:

• Engaging and serving our communities
• Providing programs to meet the needs of our communities, in a supportive and stimulating learning environment
• Developing research focus, depth and impact
• Building organisational sustainability

The Office of Research and Innovation provides strategic and operational support to the University's research program, in alignment with the University's goals and strategic priorities. Supporting the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Advancement), this position leads the Office in developing and promoting ECU's research program. The Director will contribute significantly to the establishment of services, operations, and importantly a culture, that will enable growth and improvements in research capability, capacity, engagement and outcomes.

ECU is seeking a champion for research with a solid understanding of the higher education research environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who is results-focused and values-driven with an outstanding record in this area. The appointee will be a collaborative leader and effective manager who can develop the people, processes and relationships that will grow ECU's research profile and outcomes, for the benefit of the communities it was established to serve.

The successful appointee will demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence and interpersonal skills that reflect adaptability, openness to all inputs and an energising approach.

This 5-year fixed-term, full-time position will attract a competitive remuneration plus 17% University superannuation contribution. ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

Click here to apply, citing reference ECUdri1211
Address your cover letter and resume to Elaine Connor.
Call +61 3 9016 6000 for further information.

The University reserves the right to invite any person to be a candidate or not to make an appointment.