Work type:Fixed Term

• Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Appointment/Bundoora Campus
• Build strategic relationships with research, industry and government partners both domestically and internationally
• In the pursuit of excellence, provide strategic oversight of the LISAF and build on the University’s international reputation for research excellence

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated previous experience in research leadership at Professorial Level, including proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that achieve set key performance indicators
• Outstanding record of original, innovative and internationally recognised research in the agrifood sector with evidence of its impact and significance in agrifood value chains.
• Strong understanding of the food and agriculture industries and the policy settings shaping these sectors.
• Demonstrated high level strategic leadership and management experience in leading research teams or programs fostering the research activities of others and contributing effectively at multiple levels within the organisation.
• A substantial record of success in external research funding through competitive national or international grants, philanthropy, and/or industry funding.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in liaising with, and delivering outcome-focused programs with, collaborators and industry partners, and in promoting research links with outside organisations/agencies.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others.
  Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

• Working in collaboration with the DVC-R&IE and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of the Institute’s Strategic and Operational Plans.
• Development and implementation of a strategic plan for LISAF consistent with La Trobe’s research strategy; including setting strategic goals, defining priorities, and outlining action plans.
• Providing exemplary research and innovation leadership, and develop a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration across the research domains of the Institute
• Providing leadership and mentorship within the Institute to build strong high functioning teams who work towards clear goals and targets. Develop, with the domain leads, funding pipelines to support the largescale programs of research across the research domains
• Exercising a strategic academic and administrative leadership role and assuming overall responsibility for the operations of the Institute.
• Fostering excellence and advancement of the research discipline of agri-food biotechnology for value chain impact. Play a major role in elements of major research projects including management and leadership.
• Providing leadership and fostering excellence in research and policy development across the agri-food sector, with research institutions, industry and government, nationally and internationally.
• Supporting the development and, where necessary, lead large multidisciplinary research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and industry