Research Performance Analysis Manager

University of Sydney

RESEARCH ANALYTICS AND DATA STRATEGY (RADS)
REFERENCE NO.257/0211

Lead and manage the activities of the Research Performance Analysis team

Develop and implement processes to respond to new analytical demands from stakeholders

Full-time continuing: $122K p.a including leave loading and up to 17% super

The Research Performance Analysis Manager will lead, develop and coordinate the activities of the team consisting of research analysts and bibliometric specialists. The team also conduct government program projects. You will proactively identify areas for research analysis and turn the resultant outputs into strategic options for the University and faculties. This position will also be the focal liaison point for the Australian Research Council's Excellence in Research activities for the University and report submission. This will require close liaison with Faculty Associate Dean's Research and administrative staff University wide. Reporting to the Director, RADs, you will:

utilise your high-level leadership and management skills, including both human resource and financial management, to lead and manage the activities of the Research Performance Analysis team

provide high-level advice to the Director, RADS and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research (DVC-R) on strategies to maximise the research areas and identification of the current strengths and weaknesses of the research effort of the University and potential strategies to mitigate weaknesses

liaise with external stakeholders, ARC, DIISR and ABS to define research performance analysis elements and manage delivery of the required outputs e.g. ERA report, HERDC report

provide strategic support to stakeholders regarding research performance analysis, options, models, outcomes and results

develop and implement processes to respond to new analytical demands from stakeholders including the Deputy Vice Chancellor-Research, Senior Executive Group, Senior Executive Group-Research Committee, Divisional Boards etc in line with the University strategic plan.

This exciting position suits an experienced manager with high-level analytical, strategic planning, and project management skills and the ability to assimilate and distil complex information. You will effectively communicate key concepts and negotiate and influence planning and development of information strategies. Relevant postgraduate qualification and experience within the higher education sector is highly desirable.

The position is full time continuing.

Specific enquiries can be directed to Merril Bouckley, Director RADS on +61 2 8627 8123. General enquiries can be directed to Toula Lambros on +61 2 86271231.

CLOSING DATE: 16th March 2011

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.