Manager, Research Services

• Academic Operations Unit
• Full time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Attractive HEW7 salary and benefits with flexible working options

About the Role 
We have an exciting opportunity within the Academic Operations Unit (AOU) for a Manager, Research Services to join the team.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the Research Support function and team within the SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) Academic Services team who perform a range of significant research-related activities and play a key supporting role in the delivery of the Research outcomes. Such activities include the collection and administration of research output data and assisting research staff in the preparation of research reports as well as meeting other internal and external requirements. 

Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Services you will ensure consistency of administrative practices by working closely with a range of research staff across the AOU community of Practice, as well as Swinburne Research teams. 

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, liaise and work with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University with tact, maturity and appreciation of sensitive issues.
• Extensive experience in a high level administrative role, which required high level creative planning and management functions.
• Highly proficient computer skills, in particular MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data management systems and database applications.
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem- solving skills, including the ability to interpret and effectively communicate policies, strategies and procedures within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in financial administration.
• Excellent written communication skills – including the ability to research; prepare reports, policy documents presentations and to take accurate minutes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, along with the ability to prioritise activities, manage competing priorities respond to ad hoc and time critical requests while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree with extensive relevant executive administration experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role, please contact Jessica Holland tendersglobal.net [email protected] 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]. 

Applications Close: Monday 29 January 2024, at 11.00pm (AEDT)

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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