Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Research Portfolio
Reference no. 1496/0916

• Lead, develop and coordinate activities of the team of research analysts
• Opportunity to identify areas for research analysis
• Full time, continuing, remuneration package: $143K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The University of Sydney is committed to continued improvement in its research performance, maintaining its leading role within Australia and improving its competitive position internationally in order to contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of Australia and the wider world. To realise this vision the University is implementing strategies that will attract and nurture the brightest researchers and support them to undertake research.

The DVC Research Portfolio currently includes five groups that support the DVCR and researchers to achieve the University’s research goals:

1. Research Strategy and Policy framework
2. Research Development and Collaboration
3. Commercial Development and Industry Partnerships
4. Research Grants and Contracts
5. Research Integrity and Ethics Administration Research Reporting, Analysis, Data & Systems

The position will be located within the Research Reporting Analytics and Data Systems (RRADS) group, one of six groups within the Research Portfolio that currently support the DVC-R and researchers to achieve the University’s goals.

The Research Analytics and Compliance Manager will be pro-active in identifying areas for research analysis and turning the analysis outputs into strategic options for the university and faculties.  The Manager also takes a leading role in responding to policy changes from funding bodies on research grant compliance related matters and manage the ongoing post-award processes and procedures for monitoring and complying with research grant funding and provide leadership for the development and implementation of efficient and effective systems to support grant administration.  A key part of this role is to promote compliance and support across the portfolio and re-engineering business processes to raise efficiency and implement associated technology solutions.

Reporting to the Director, RRADS, you will:

• provide high level advice to the Director, RRADS and the DVCR on strategies to maximise the research areas and identification of the current strengths and weaknesses of the research effort of the university
• lead and manage the Compliance & Support team that supports and advises researchers and Division, Faculty and School personnel
• lead and manage the activities of the Research Performance Analysis team in the RADS group to ensure that regular reporting and analysis tasks are carried out in a timely and effective manner
• provide high level advice and support to Corporate Finance Research and Division, Faculty and School personnel to ensure the integrity of university-wide processes and systems.

To achieve success in this position, you will have:

• demonstrated high level leadership and management skills, including both human resource and financial management
• demonstrated high-level analytical, strategic planning, project management and problem-solving skills
• demonstrated outstanding capabilities in strategic analysis, data analysis, information interpretation, presentation and reporting
• demonstrated ability to develop and implement projects and processes across large organisations with minimal guidance.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 5 October 2016

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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