Oceanography Research Leader & Graduate Director

UNSW; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 161,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW invites applications for a Graduate Director to lead the Centre’s integrated researcher development program across five universities, guiding PhD students and early to mid-career researchers with mentoring and professional development.

The role requires a PhD, demonstrated leadership, and a strong track record in education and research. It is a fixed-term, full-time position starting February 2027, with a competitive salary and 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline.
• Commitment to keeping up to date with discipline knowledge.
• Mentorship and professional development for HDR students.
• Leadership and ability to build collaborative partnerships locally and externally.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills.
• Experience implementing educational technologies and online delivery.
• Proven teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
• Support for students from diverse backgrounds and inclusion initiatives.
• Track record in high-quality research with leadership.
• Experience recruiting and supervising high-calibre students.
• Ability to work in a team and build relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Engagement with profession and industry to attract learning-and-teaching funding.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and commitment to training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Centre’s interdisciplinary Researcher Development Program in Oceanography.
• Mentor students and early career researchers across the Centre.
• Design learning activities and resources for post-graduate and early-career cohorts.
• Develop links with industry and profession for professional development.
• Recruit and retain high-potential students and researchers.
• Coordinate training opportunities: winter schools, writing workshops, and technical sessions.
• Foster a culture of high PhD completion and strong employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with enrolling institutions to provide internships and work-integrated learning.
• Pursue additional funding to support learning, teaching, and research initiatives.
• Lead Centre meetings, seminars, and committees as required.

Skills

Mentorship experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Educational technology

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Collaboration

Research leadership

Grant/funding knowledge

Teamwork

Education

PhD in a related discipline

Job description

UNSW invites applications for a Graduate Director to lead the Centre’s integrated researcher development program across five universities, guiding PhD students and early to mid-career researchers with mentoring and professional development.

The role requires a PhD, demonstrated leadership, and a strong track record in education and research. It is a fixed-term, full-time position starting February 2027, with a competitive salary and 17% superannuation.