Lead, Research Training Innovation & Uplift

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 mo

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA ful

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking an Associate Director, Innovation and Uplift to drive organizational capability, transformation and enhanced research training services. This senior role leads a high-performing team, shapes strategy and partners across the university to enhance impact and efficiency.

The successful candidate will translate strategic objectives into operational outcomes, lead service improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification and significant leadership experience in research training, higher education or another complex service environment.
• Strong understanding of the Australian higher education environment and its implications for research training and service delivery.
• Demonstrated success building, leading and developing high-performing teams and creating cultures characterised by innovation, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading organisational capability development, operating model enhancement and service improvement initiatives within a complex service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of a high-performing, engaged and future-focused professional team through workforce planning, coaching, mentoring, succession planning and professional development.
• Develop leadership capability and foster a collective culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Lead strategic improvement and transformation initiatives that deliver the GRS Strategic Plan and associated priorities, projects and initiatives.
• Promote innovation and experimentation in service delivery, business processes, systems and researcher support to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and stakeholder experience.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities and translate these into organisational and operational improvements.
• Lead the ongoing design, optimisation and stewardship of the GRS operating model to ensure services remain effective, scalable, responsive and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Ensure services are delivered efficiently, consistently and in a manner that supports an exceptional candidate and supervisor experience.
• Establish and monitor service standards, performance expectations and quality assurance mechanisms.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking an Associate Director, Innovation and Uplift to drive organizational capability, transformation and enhanced research training services. This senior role leads a high-performing team, shapes strategy and partners across the university to enhance impact and efficiency.

The successful candidate will translate strategic objectives into operational outcomes, lead service improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation and accountability