Executive Lead, Research Strategy & Partnerships

The University of Western Australia

Perth

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) to provide strategic leadership for research across multiple institutes and infrastructure, guiding investment and partnerships. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the role focuses on elevating research performance and global engagement.

We seek a seasoned leader with a distinguished international profile, capable of shaping strategy, governance and investment across the university, and developing

Qualifications

Doctoral qualification at Professorial level (Level E or equivalent).
Proven success leading complex, multidisciplinary research portfolios or institutes.
Experience in research strategy, governance, and infrastructure investment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across designated research institutes, infrastructure, and international research partnerships.
Shape and steward the university's research infrastructure portfolio, driving investment and collaboration.
Build influential relationships with government, industry and funders to enhance research reputation and impact.
Translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes across disciplines and schools.

Skills

Strategic leadership across research

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and investments

Research strategy and performance

Leadership development of researchers

Education

Doctoral qualification and Professorial level

Job description

We seek a seasoned leader with a distinguished international profile, capable of shaping strategy, governance and investment across the university, and developing

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