Head of Research Infrastructure & Partnerships

Western Sydney; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Health & wellbeing

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Western Sydney University on Campbelltown Campus is seeking an operations leader to coordinate the Faculty of Health’s involvement in establishing a new shared research building. You will plan, implement and monitor access, onboarding, space and shared equipment arrangements across researchers, partner organisations and services.

You will liaison across multiple stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing operations, governance support, risk reporting and readiness for research

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification, with postgraduate study and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive experience coordinating research infrastructure, facilities, major projects, research operations or shared services involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement operational plans, processes and service arrangements within a complex organisation.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and liaison skills across partner organisations, disciplines and professional groups.
• Strong analytical judgement, communication skills and knowledge of safety, risk, compliance and quality requirements in complex research, health or facility settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Faculty of Health’s involvement in establishing and operationalising a new research building shared across research partners.
• Coordinate requirements and contributions through planning, commissioning, transition and ongoing operations.
• Develop operational plans, processes and service arrangements covering access, onboarding, space, shared equipment and facility use.
• Coordinate transition to business-as-usual operations and resolve complex operational issues.
• Prepare advice, briefings, reports, recommendations and risk information for governance committees.

Job description

Western Sydney University on Campbelltown Campus is seeking an operations leader to coordinate the Faculty of Health’s involvement in establishing a new shared research building. You will plan, implement and monitor access, onboarding, space and shared equipment arrangements across researchers, partner organisations and services.

You will liaison across multiple stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing operations, governance support, risk reporting and readiness for research