• Senior Leadership opportunity in the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling!
• UC Level 10 $125,619pa - $129,971pa + 17% Super
• Full-time or Part-time, Fixed-term contract for 3 years

The University of Canberra is a dynamic university with great ambition. The university partners with government, business and industry locally and internationally to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of best practice in teaching, learning and research. UC’s place-based identity ensures that it exists to serve Australia’s capital community and its surrounding region with a strong impact on the nation. The universities success in research and education has been internationally recognised, resulting in UC becoming the world’s fastest rising university (QS, 2019).

National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) is regarded as one of the world’s foremost centres of excellence for microsimulation, modelling and policy evaluation. The Centre undertakes independent and impartial research that contributes to national policy design and analysis. The work of NATSEM has expanded substantially over recent years, with the Centre now looking to grow its contribution to policy leadership and the Australian Public Service (APS) even further.

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Associate Director - Business and Partnerships to join the NATSEM team.

Reporting to the Director, NATSEM, the successful incumbent will support the Director in leading the high-performing centre team, winning research and consultancy income (through grants, tenders, and direct commissions), building strong relationships across the university and with industries (particularly the APS), identifying and developing new research partnerships, managing NATSEM’s client relationship management system and responding to media and social media opportunities.

We are looking for candidates that have business or partnership experience in or with the APS at senior levels. They will have:

• Demonstrated experience in project leadership, including management of staff, and success in leading small, high-performing, teams.
• A strong record of success in developing and maintaining client relationships with public and non-government sectors, as well as in winning external funding.
• The ability to work independently while driving others to work effectively as well as responding to the diverse needs of the team.
• A strong strategic sense and can deliver NATSEM’s offerings in a meaningful way.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.

UC’s Strategic Plan 2018-2022 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

To be considered for this position your application must include your resume demonstrating your skills and experience in line with the key capabilities outlined in the position description.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview through a platform called Sonru. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

If you would like to discuss how your skills and experience could translate into this opportunity as well as the generous benefits we can offer please contact Professor Brenton Prosser, Director, NATSEM on 0411 100 465 via email at [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the UC Talent team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Associate Director - Business and Partnerships enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.