COULD THE AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Academic Directors are part of the ARC leadership team and bring their inter-disciplinary, sector and research administration and management expertise to provide high-level strategic advice that supports the delivery of funding programs, policy directions and long-term initiatives. Academic Directors work collaboratively within the ARC to drive agendas set by the ARC Board and CEO.
Their role is to ensure strong relationships between the ARC, its university partners and the broader research sector. They facilitate collaboration and understanding between the research community and the ARC as a government agency. The role provides an opportunity to gain insights into the operations of government, the full capabilities of the ARC and its contributions to the research sector.
Working closely with the ARC’s public service expertise, Academic Directors play a role in ensuring ARC approaches to research funding, evaluation and other policy matters are aligned with the realities of the research environment. They provide high-quality advice, build organisational capability and contribute academic expertise to program delivery.

THE OPPORTUNITIES

The ARC is seeking to recruit up to three Academic Directors. Academic Directors report to the Chief Executive Officer, ARC. Their main responsibilities include:

OTHER DUTIES

• The CEO may request Academic Directors undertake other duties aligned to their role and expertise as required.

The Academic Directors role sits within the Australian Public Service and candidate must exhibit impartiality, be committed, accountable, respectful, and ethical. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate well-developed leadership and management skills, as well as an ability to work as a team and deliver on the ARC Board and CEO’s priorities.

• A candidate must be able to demonstrate a distinguished history of accomplishment at a national and/or international level, and research leadership and management in their field.
• Personal drive and integrity are essential, as is the ability to lead, contribute strategically, achieve outcomes, cultivate effective working relationships, and communicate with influence.
• Suitable backgrounds include universities, private sector research leadership, and public sector research leadership.
• To be a strong contender for this role you will:
• Bring academic and strategic research management expertise, and be a
• Respected researcher in either the Humanities, Arts, or Social and Behavioural Sciences; or Physical Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Computing domains who has experience in cross disciplinary research, or
• Experienced strategic research leader who has a deep understanding of research management.
• Articulate a positive vision and a shared sense of purpose, empowering people to succeed and have a positive impact.
• Contribute to constructive problem solving and respond to change with willingness, agility and resilience.
• Demonstrate collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills that build relationships based on understanding, respect, and trust across different expertise, skills, perspectives and backgrounds.
• Communicate with influence and listen, understand and adapt to changing priorities and directions, fostering trust and collaboration within the ARC and between the ARC and its partners.
• Act with integrity and in a way that supports the APS Values and a culture of honesty, respect and accountability, upholding the good reputation of the ARC