• Fixed term | Part-Time
• Higher Education Officer level 10
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About Flinders Ageing Research Alliance:
The newly established Flinders Ageing Research Alliance (the "Alliance") is dedicated to supporting Flinders' exceptional researchers in health, ageing, aged care, social care, and palliative care. The Alliance aims to collaboratively expand research programs and undertake ambitious projects initiated by investigators, government, and other stakeholders to address national gaps in our understanding of how to care for older individuals. The Alliance is committed to advancing research, advocacy, and capacity building across various activities - designed to improve care and outcomes for older people.

About the Role
Providing leadership for the Alliance, this newly established role is dedicated to supporting Flinders' exceptional researchers in health, ageing, aged care, social care, and palliative care.

With an ambitious strategic plan, this is a role fundamental to the implementation of that plan, and establishment of sustainable and efficient systems for infrastructure development. Working alongside the Director of Research and the Director of Operations, the Director of Strategy will manage the Alliance's strategic planning, engage with its members, and build external partnerships. The goal is to propel the Alliance toward becoming a national leader and to establish it as a trusted resource for high-quality evidence that informs both care and policy.

About You
As a strategic leader with experience in formulating and delivering strategic plans, aligning organisational strategies, and balancing resourcing demands, (preferably within a complex environment), you understand the complexities of research activities including the development and management of research partnerships, research projects, research teams, resources, and research budgets.

With previous experience in establishing or managing a Research Institute, Research Centre or Large Research Group, the following are also Included in your management toolbox:

• Knowledge of the intellectual property and the commercialisation process in relation to a research environment.
• Excellent relationship management skills including high level oral, written and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and productively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative nature, with proven ability to work effectively with senior executives, sharing responsibilities and contributing to organisational success.

For a more comprehensive list of duties and capabilities, please refer to the Position Description

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013408 Director of Strategy
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Xing Lee

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Monday 25 May, 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.