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There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Research Performance the focus of this role will be to enhance the analytical capacity and capability of the Research Performance Team. The vision for the Research Performance team is that it is a highly capable team that delivers strategic insight, contextual awareness, intellectual capability and personal motivation and drive to have a positive impact on the University’s research performance.

The Research Performance team will provide independent, real-time, reliable, well researched and reasoned insights which inform senior leaders on major new initiatives, strategic projects, business proposals, strategies and business decisions.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the delivery of a responsive and proactive advanced analytical and advisory service which informs the business and strategic needs of the institution by providing independent, real-time, reliable, well researched and reasoned insights.

If you have a postgraduate degree in computer science, data science, econometrics, statistics or computer engineering (or comparable experience) and a background in providing high-level analytical insights then you are strongly encouraged to apply.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs“.

Applications Closing Date: 29 Mar 2019 at 11.55pm AEDT

Enquiries: Ms Sian Wright - Director, Research Performance - Research Performance - +61 3 9905 3660 -

The Planning & Quality Unit of the University of Technology Sydney is looking for an innovative solutions-focused leader, with experience in co-delivering management reporting solutions for clients and implementing enterprise frameworks for data management.

The ideal candidate will be:

• An exceptional communicator and team player who is comfortable collaborating and negotiating with a large range of stakeholders to find realistic solutions to complex problems
• Knowledgeable in data management principles and frameworks, data modelling and data management. You will also be able to demonstrate a technical understanding of BI technologies and development techniques, have a working knowledge of business analysis, and project management.
• Pragmatic and strategic in your approach with the ability to shape and drive vision and assume responsibility for implementing contemporary data governance, reporting and modelling solutions
• An influencer who previously advocated for and led change across an area
• Detail oriented and organised, able to plan and implement projects against multiple priorities

UTS are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by both QS and the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

Applications Closing Date: 1 Apr 2019 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Enquiries: UTS Recruitment Team - recruitment@uts.edu.au - +61 (0) 2 9514 1080 -

RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education

• Utilise your excellent management and leadership skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Provide critical support to the Australian Centre for Indigenous Thriving
• Full-time fixed-term role based in North Sydney

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) conducts multi- disciplinary research to address educational and psychosocial issues, translate theory and research into effective policy and practice, and demonstrate how individuals, communities, and organisations flourish and thrive. The position supports the Australian Centre for Indigenous Thriving (ACIT) whose purpose is to enable Indigenous children, youth, and communities to not just succeed but thrive with a focus on educational, physical, psychological, and family and community thriving.

The Research Program Manager is responsible for the administrative leadership, direction and management of the ACIT. The position leads a team of professional and administrative staff to successfully manage multiple ACIT projects. More specifically the role entails:

• Planning and prioritising work activity and using time management methods to meet deadlines and achieve agreed goals in a multi-disciplinary research environment.
• Interpreting data and considering consequences of actions before making evidence-based decisions that serve the interests of stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining communication between internal stakeholders (ACIT and wider ACU community) and external stakeholders (Indigenous communities, leaders and Elders, government and other industry partners) with the objective of building strong research partnerships.

You will need to have:

• Post-graduate tertiary degree in Psychology and/or Education with subsequent relevant experience in managing a large and complex research program; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated skills in operations management, including finance, HR, relationship management, for a research program or centre.
• Specialised knowledge of Indigenous research and experience forming and maintaining working partnerships with Indigenous populations.
• Experience in managing project teams, driving collaboration, coordination and project deliverables.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid working with children clearance for NSW (employee).

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Position Description here. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the “Apply” button in the link. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $105,615 – $118,079 pa, including salary component $95,285 – $106,530 pa (Higher Education Worker Level 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Applications Closing Date: 5 Apr 2019

Enquiries: Linda Riek - Insitute Manager - linda.riek@acu.edu.au - (02) 9701 4728 -

AAIR has recently appointed Dr Lizzie Li (Evaluations Coordinator & Analyst, The University of Auckland, NZ) as its incoming newsletter editor. Lizzie will commence her appointment in January 2019. Our former Editor, Tracy Creagh, has stepped down after two years in the role, and will assist Lizzie with the transition in January.

AAIR is now seeking a co-editor to work Lizzie in helping to bring the world of IR news to our readers inboxes.

Are you looking for a little something extra to add another string to your bow, show off your skills, learn some new ones, while also helping your Association?

Imagine what it would be like if everyone in your Association knew your face and knew your name. Your profile would instantly be raised amongst your peers.

This is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in-depth understanding of higher education issues at both international and domestic levels. It is hoped that the incoming co-editor will work alongside the new Editor for our first issue in January 2019.

The incoming editors are welcome to take the Newsletter in new directions – to add their personal stamp, if you will. We are open to your ideas and happy to discuss how AAIR can best support you in the role. The key for AAIR is that the content keeps our members informed and is of interest to our broad readership, which now numbers over 900 subscribers.

Tracy has provided all the necessary resources to the incoming editors regarding where topical information can be sourced, and will receive any necessary training during the handover period (January 2019).

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your Association. If you are interested in working with Lizzie to bring IR news to the world, please click the Explore button below to read the full position description.

We look forward to hearing from you, and hope that you would like to jump onboard the AAIR train.

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Liesha Northover - AAIR Executive Officer - info@aair.org.au -

AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of Honorable Secretary on the AAIR Executive Committee for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your Association.

The Honorary Secretary holds office under the AAIR Rules (http://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Kathie Rabel - AAIR Acting President - kathie.rabel@vuw.ac.nz -

AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of President on the AAIR Executive Committee for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your professional Association.

The President holds office under the AAIR Rules (http://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Kathie Rabel - AAIR Acting President - kathie.rabel@vuw.ac.nz -