Job no: 0062704
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Salary: Level D $175,858 – $193,740 p.a + 17% super
- Spearhead academic leadership within the Faculty of Education’s Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre.
- Shape the Centre’s future, drive excellence in teaching and research, and inspire staff and PhD students alike.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their families.
About the Role
Provide academic direction and leadership to shape and advance the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre’s strategic vision, and contribute to the broader goals of the Faculty of Education. Inspire and support staff to achieve excellence in both teaching and research as you oversee the coordination and delivery of high-quality educational programs, and actively contribute to the design and execution of innovative research programs. The role requires a balance of strategic leadership, direct involvement in teaching and research activities, and a commitment to creating an environment of academic and professional growth. Reporting to the Director of the Research Centre, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Centre’s impact and reputation, while also advancing the Faculty's objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development of innovative learning programs, enhancing the Faculty's international reputation for teaching excellence, and collaborating with academics to ensure high standards in programs and teaching.
- Directing a high-profile research program with national and international impact, securing significant funding from diverse sources, supervising PhD students, publishing in leading journals and venues, and developing grant-funded research initiatives.
- Building and maintaining networks with industry bodies, universities, and researchers, fostering strategic partnerships to expand research and commercial opportunities, and secure internal and external funding.
- Leading collaborative academic initiatives within the Faculty, guiding and supporting the professional development of academic staff, and nurturing a culture of strong engagement and knowledge partnerships.
Who We Are Looking For
As an internationally distinguished scholar in the field of assessment and evaluation, you bring extensive senior leadership experience, a robust research track record, and a demonstrated ability to secure and manage research and industry funding. As a recognised scholar with a history of innovative contributions and successful supervision of higher degree research students, you lead by example, support staff excellence, and foster strong partnerships with national and international stakeholders. Your superior communication skills enable you to effectively influence and positively contribute to others in a complex environment. With a passion for driving excellence, you lead by example and encourage and support staff to deliver exceptional outcomes. As a recognised academic with a distinguished publication record, you have successfully supervised higher degree research students and demonstrated a commitment to teaching at the Master level.
You will also have:
- A PhD in education or similar, with assessment and evaluation expertise.
- Recognised authority in evaluation with a strong publication record and expertise in innovative research.
- Proven excellence in leadership, academic performance management, strategic planning, policy formulation, and program delivery.
- Proficiency in communication, stakeholder management, and facilitating collaborative partnerships.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. The Faculty of Education stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
