TERN - Australia's Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network within the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years Based at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus About This Opportunity The Associate Director, Operations will play a pivotal role in leading the daily operations of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN), an esteemed Australian Government-funded research initiative. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to make a significant national impact by coordinating and overseeing operations across a diverse range of capabilities spread across all states and territories. You will manage a broad range of operational aspects, including risk assessment, human resources, financial oversight, and legal matters in alignment with the TERN vision and mission. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. About You The successful candidate will bring a blend of relevant experience in management, engineering, law and finance, ideally gained within a research infrastructure environment. You will be an excellent communicator with a proven ability to write influential business cases and documents. Interpersonal skills are necessary for negotiating, establishing credibility and building relationships with diverse groups. Strong organisational and project management skills are crucial, demonstrated by a successful track record of delivering projects on time. Experience in budgeting and government procurement, particularly related to capital equipment, depreciation, and life cycles, is also required. Familiarity with governance models for large grant-funded projects in the university sector is important. Enquiries If you’d like to have a confidential discussion or would like to obtain the full information pack, please contact Shiann Fait at talent@uq.edu.au. Want to Apply?  When you’re ready to submit an application, we ask that you please create a profile via our careers website and upload the following documents: Resume Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Other Information The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

TERN - Australia's Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network within the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure)
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years
Based at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

The Associate Director, Operations will play a pivotal role in leading the daily operations of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN), an esteemed Australian Government-funded research initiative.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to make a significant national impact by coordinating and overseeing operations across a diverse range of capabilities spread across all states and territories. You will manage a broad range of operational aspects, including risk assessment, human resources, financial oversight, and legal matters in alignment with the TERN vision and mission.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

About You

The successful candidate will bring a blend of relevant experience in management, engineering, law and finance, ideally gained within a research infrastructure environment. You will be an excellent communicator with a proven ability to write influential business cases and documents. Interpersonal skills are necessary for negotiating, establishing credibility and building relationships with diverse groups. Strong organisational and project management skills are crucial, demonstrated by a successful track record of delivering projects on time. Experience in budgeting and government procurement, particularly related to capital equipment, depreciation, and life cycles, is also required. Familiarity with governance models for large grant-funded projects in the university sector is important.

Enquiries

If you’d like to have a confidential discussion or would like to obtain the full information pack, please contact Shiann Fait at talent@uq.edu.au.

Want to Apply? 

When you’re ready to submit an application, we ask that you please create a profile via our careers website and upload the following documents:

Resume
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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