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Education & Training
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMITs leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work.
About Science, Engineering and Health
The College comprises four Schools delivering a broad range of programs in Science, Engineering, Health (SEH) and Technology at certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. Many programs articulate between vocational and higher education, creating pathways for further study. There is a vibrant research community attracting funding from a range of government and industry sources. The College has an annual income of approximately $550 million and employs over 1,400 staff providing on and offshore programs to approximately 30,000 students.
The College is research intensive with many disciplines in top 100 in the world and responsible for around 60% of university research output. The College houses a range of strategic research facilities including Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, Micro Nano Research Facility, Microscopy and Micronanalysis Research Facility, Food Science and Technology Pilot Plant, and a number of ARC Centres of Excellence and Industry Transformation Hubs. Over 1200 PhD research students in the College and major research partnerships internationally with PhD research nodes in India, Vietnam, Europe.
RMIT University is a Bronze Award Athena SWAN member and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
About you
As the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation you will be a critical member of the College Executive team, supporting the Deputy Vice-Chancellor SEH & Vice President Digital Innovation and will provide leadership for the Colleges research and innovation strategy development and implementation.
In this position you will work to change the way we drive research and innovation across the College and disciplines by sponsoring initiatives that support RMITs research and innovation aspirations. In this role you will lead the development of new research partnerships, research centres and student opportunities both onshore and offshore and work to implement the Universitys research strategy and research translation culture across the University.
The key accountabilities as the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation are:
Qualifications
This position requires PhD in a discipline relevant to the College
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.
Bring your whole self to work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
Were proud to share with you some of our wins:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role.
Applications close on Wednesday 8th July 2020. If you would like to have a confidential discussion please contact Gabrielle at gabrielle.bassett@rmit.edu.au
Position Description Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation (College).pdf
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Trans and Gender Diverse applicants
Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.
We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.
At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.
For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au
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