Director & Professor, Statistical Consulting Centre

The University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 184,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Generous leave provisions

Salary packaging and health benefits

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the role of Associate/Full Professor and Director of the Statistical Consulting Centre. Based in Parkville, you will lead consulting, research and teaching across government, industry and academia, mentoring staff and researchers, and shaping applied statistics at scale.

You will be a scholar of international reputation with a doctorate in Statistics, a strong record in statistical consulting, and a track record of collaborative leadership and

Qualifications

• A research doctorate in Statistics and recognised international standing in statistical science.
• A demonstrated outstanding record of high-quality statistical consulting across government, industry and academia.
• Sustained, impactful research outputs and leadership in collaborative projects in applied or methodological statistics.
• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, clients and interdisciplinary collaborators.
• Experience providing inclusive, strategic leadership of teams and a high-performance consulting culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Statistical Consulting Centre’s consulting, research, teaching and training activities.
• Oversee and grow consulting services for government, industry, business and University clients, ensuring high-quality statistical support.
• Lead development of innovative statistical education programs and short courses for students, researchers and external participants.
• Supervise and mentor academic staff and graduate researchers, fostering excellence in applied statistics and consulting practice.
• Build national and international collaborations that enhance the School’s research profile and real-world impact in data science.

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the role of Associate/Full Professor and Director of the Statistical Consulting Centre. Based in Parkville, you will lead consulting, research and teaching across government, industry and academia, mentoring staff and researchers, and shaping applied statistics at scale.

You will be a scholar of international reputation with a doctorate in Statistics, a strong record in statistical consulting, and a track record of collaborative leadership and