Strategic Research Leader (Pro Vice-Chancellor)

University of Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research). This senior management position provides strategic leadership across research institutes, international research and major research infrastructure investment.

On a five-year fixed-term contract with renewal potential, the role leads across Schools, institutes and external partners to strengthen performance, collaboration and impact. Secondments are encouraged and will be actively considered.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification with distinguished international research profile.
• Experience leading complex research portfolios and multidisciplinary institutes.
• Strong expertise in research strategy, governance and infrastructure investment.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across designated research institutes, infrastructure and international research initiatives.
• Shape and steward UWA's research infrastructure portfolio, driving investment, partnerships and impact.
• Build influential relationships with government, industry, funders and international research networks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Research strategy

International collaboration

Education

Doctoral qualification

Professorial level (Level E)

Job description

The University of Western Australia invites applications for the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research). This senior management position provides strategic leadership across research institutes, international research and major research infrastructure investment.

On a five-year fixed-term contract with renewal potential, the role leads across Schools, institutes and external partners to strengthen performance, collaboration and impact. Secondments are encouraged and will be actively considered.