Director, Robotics Centre — Lead Australia’s Autonomous Systems

University of Sydney; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Sydney invites applications for Director of the Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR), a senior academic or industry leader role. You will shape strategy, drive research excellence, and ensure financial sustainability while engaging with industry, government, and international partners.

The appointment will be at Professor/Associate Professor level or Professor of Practice, with potential for further academic roles and teaching contributions.

Formación

• Hold a PhD or equivalent terminal qualification in robotics, autonomous systems, or a closely related field.
• Excellence in robotics/autonomous systems evidenced by research, translation, or major engineering achievements.
• International recognition as a leading authority in robotics or related domains.
• Strong track record of industry engagement with government, industry, and professional associations.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities to deliver multiple initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management with senior-level influence.
• Proven people leadership, mentoring, and team-building experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation.
• Contributing to teaching, supervision, mentoring, or professional training as appropriate.

Responsabilidades

• Lead ACFR's strategic direction, research performance, and financial sustainability.
• Engage with industry, government, and international collaborators to advance robotics research.
• Represent ACFR to national and global partners and strengthen its reputation.
• Foster collaboration, mentoring, and teaching contributions aligned with the academic appointment.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Industry engagement

Project management

Communication skills

People leadership

DEI leadership

Educación

PhD in robotics or related field

Descripción del empleo

University of Sydney invites applications for Director of the Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR), a senior academic or industry leader role. You will shape strategy, drive research excellence, and ensure financial sustainability while engaging with industry, government, and international partners.

The appointment will be at Professor/Associate Professor level or Professor of Practice, with potential for further academic roles and teaching contributions.