Manager - Centre for Advanced Imaging

The Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI) is a strategic initiative of The University of Queensland reflecting the growth in biotechnology, biomedical and materials research requiring advanced imaging capabilities at a national and international level. As a leading imaging research facility in Australia, and one of a handful in the world, CAI brings together the skills of a critical mass of researchers and 'state-of-the-art', world- or Australian-first research imaging instruments. NMR, EPR, MRI, PET, CT and optical imaging are now key platform research technologies for studying the structure and function of biomolecules and living organisms, from proteins to the human.

CAI conducts research across the spectrum from development of new imaging technologies, analysis of molecular structure, synthesis of MRI and PET biomarkers targeting fundamental biological processes to studies of major diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer and cardiovascular disease, affecting a range of organ systems, through to imaging economically significant agricultural animals and plant material, minerals and construction materials.

The Centre actively engages with business, industry, professional bodies and the wider community with the aim of sharing knowledge and expertise and developing mutually beneficial partnerships. Further details on the Centre for Advanced imaging and the research interests of its staff can be found on CAI's website http://www.cai.uq.edu.au/.

The role

To lead and manage the operation and service delivery of the Centre, including supervision of staff. The appointee will manage activities that include long-term planning, strategic budget management, maintenance of a research quality management system, coordination of the Centre's professional support services, and management of core research facilities, all within a matrix organisational reporting structure

To provide advice and support to the Centre Director in the strategic management of the Centre, including the identification, development and implementation of initiatives to promote the continuing development and growth of its research activities.

The position operates as a key interface with both internal and external stakeholders to the Centre and collaborates with these parties to achieve successful outcomes and leading practice.

The person

The successful applicant should possess a relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; a scientific or engineering degree would be an advantage. Wide-ranging experience in financial/budgetary management, human resources and business management concepts and issues with the aptitude to manage issues at an executive level.

Ability to lead, manage, communicate and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders within a large complex organisation. Highly developed communication skills, liaison and consultative skills, together with the ability to prepare reports and submissions, negotiate and manage change. Possess the ability to act creatively and flexibly, and to initiate initiatives without direction, within established University and Centre policies and guidelines.

Experience in a research and development environment in either a government, tertiary education commercial environment or similar.

Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning, budgetary and policy formulation and implementation of strategies. 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing appointment at HEW Level 9.  The remuneration package will be in the range $110,986 - $117,447 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total remuneration package will be in the range $129,854 - $137,413 p.a.)

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact David Reutens on +61 7 3365 4237 or d.reutens@uq.edu.au 

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