Director, Statistical Consulting Centre

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 programs

Parental leave & other leave policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the Director of the Statistical Consulting Centre in Parkville, Melbourne. The role combines high-impact consulting, research and education, with opportunities to mentor staff and develop training for external partners.

You will shape internationally recognized programs, build partnerships with government, industry and academia, and lead a team of researchers and staff in a vibrant, research-focused environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics with international standing.
• Outstanding record in statistical consulting across sectors.
• Sustained, impactful research outputs and leadership in projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Statistical Consulting Centre's consulting, research and teaching activities.
• Oversee and grow consulting services for government, industry, and University clients with 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 to enhance the School's research profile and real-world impact.

Skills

Statistical consulting

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Statistics

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for the Director of the Statistical Consulting Centre in Parkville, Melbourne. The role combines high-impact consulting, research and education, with opportunities to mentor staff and develop training for external partners.

You will shape internationally recognized programs, build partnerships with government, industry and academia, and lead a team of researchers and staff in a vibrant, research-focused environment.