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Australia, Darlington


	Full time continuing at Matilda Centre at Usyd Camperdown campus
	Opportunity for a passionate, motivated, and innovative senior leader to join the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
	Base Salary $150,628 + 17% superannuation


About the opportunity

The Matilda Centre is seeking a driven senior leader to join the Centre Executive as the Centre Operations Manager. The Operations Manager leads the Centre professional services team providing exceptional operational support services to academic and professional researchers, and plays a key role as a member of the Centre Executive, driving the strategic development of the Matilda Centre and its integration with University and Faculty services, activities, policies and governance.

Reporting to the Head, FMH Centres and Affiliated Institutes, in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the Matilda Centre Operations manager is a key contributor to the strategic and operational development of FMH Centres, and plays an important role in driving change that has significant impacts on the daily operational and research tasks across FMH Centres. Responsible for Matilda Centre Operations, the Centre Operations Manager works closely with the Matilda Centre Director to deliver the Centre strategy.

Your key responsibilities will be to:


	provide leadership support and strategic advice on the development of the Centre, with consideration of the operational implications of strategic and other initiatives as a key member of the Centre Executive
	ensure the provision of the highest quality research support services across a broad suite of needs, including office management, research administrative support, budget and contract support, and engaging and connecting Centre researchers with University and Faculty processes and support teams
	ensure the operations of the Matilda Centre are undertaken to the highest standards, including operations to University and external policies and governance
	oversight and control of the Centre budget, providing timely and accurate information to the Executive to support budget planning and expenditure decisions
	undertake centre reporting and other activities required by the University Centres policy and Faculty requirements for Centre reporting
	lead and inspire staff, focusing on performance management, professional development, and career growth
	promote workplace safety, ensure legislative compliance, and mitigate risks effectively
	support projects and programs aimed at improving FMH Centre operations, and ensure Centre compliance with Faculty processes and effective engagement with Faculty support teams.


About you


	hold a tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of training and experience
	advanced expertise in strategy formulation, operational management, and decision-making
	proven experience in people management, including staff performance and development.
	demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy in an academic context.
	strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and collaboration.
	advanced skills in planning, project management, and analytical problem-solving
	proven commitment to diversity and inclusive work practices
	extensive broad administrative skills including complex budget and financial management, contracts and agreements, business data collection and reporting, research systems and processes
	extensive broad administrative skills including complex budget and financial management, contracts and agreements, business data collection and reporting, research systems and processes
	Strategic Thinking: Navigate complex landscapes to achieve university objectives
	Leadership: Inspire teams to deliver excellence while fostering a collaborative environment.
	Adaptability: Maintain composure and professionalism in dynamic circumstances
	Digital Proficiency: Leverage technology for operational efficiency
	Research Understanding: Navigate the unique legislative and funding environment of research.


Note:  University Shutdown: The University is closed for its annual seasonal break from Saturday 21 December 2024, returning to regular business operations on Tuesday 7 January 2025. During this period, the entire Recruitment Operations team will not be available to respond to enquiries.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to Deepna.Chand@sydney.edu.au 

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 19 January 2025 11:59 PM


The University of Sydney

United Kingdom, Southampton

We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within the Integrating Citizen Deliberation for Impact (i4i) project, an international collaboration to examine the variety of ways that national and subnational European climate assemblies have been differently connected to their respective political-administrative systems and how this shapes their polity, policy and political impacts (see: https://i4i-project.com/).

The post holder will develop the cross-cutting conceptual schemes and empirical analyses that unite the different work packages of the project. This will primarily include carrying out a comparative analysis of the integration and impacts of European climate assemblies and writing academic outputs that conceptualise integration and impacts of public participation, as well as presenting the findings of the empirical analysis of the relationship between the two. This work will be carried out under the supervision of Rikki Dean (principal investigator of the project).

This research position will be based in the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Southampton where Dr Dean is based. You will join a team of researchers based across the UK, Belgium, Germany and Poland, as well as a supportive Department that contains the largest concentration of democratic innovations scholars in Europe.

To be successful in either role you will have completed your PhD in a relevant discipline before April 2025 (or equivalent professional qualifications). You will have facility with building theoretical frameworks, as well as an interest in mixed-methods research; have the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; and have the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer review publication. Knowledge and experience of the subfield of democratic innovations and with using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is desirable.

The Research Fellow post is full-time for a fixed term until 30/04/2027 with a negotiable start date, but with an early start date being preferred.

The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rikki Dean, email: r.j.dean@soton.ac.uk.


University of Southampton

Australia, Melbourne


	3x Full-time, Continuing positions
	Salary Academic Level B ($110,868 - $131,659) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
	Based at the Melbourne CBD campus


About the Role

The Lecturer is expected to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the School, in disciplines related to their field of expertise. More specifically, the Lecturer is responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing their scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities.

The Lecturer is also expected to actively promote the program by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. The Lecturer is expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. The Lecturer may be responsible for course coordination.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:


	Demonstrable advanced knowledge and extensive experience with industry-standard 3D animation and Visual Effects (VFX) technologies such as Houdini, Maya, Unreal Engine, and Nuke. Tech art skills (e.g. materials and shader design, lighting, game engine tool development) desirable. This selection criteria could be evidenced via portfolio submission (web links preferred).
	Demonstrable industry knowledge and experience in current and emerging industry workflows and pipelines for rendered and real-time 3D animation. Qualified candidates with industry experience (e.g. in 3D, VFX, or game production studios) are highly encouraged to apply.
	Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and deliver 3D animation and Visual Effects courses at undergraduate and/or post-graduate levels.
	Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning.


Please view position description for further selection criteria 

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD Qualification

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Design is a School comprised of the disciplines of Industrial Design, Digital Design and Communication Design.

The School builds on RMIT's leading national and international reputation in design education by creating a specific focus on emerging areas such as UX and service design, design strategy and virtual and augmented reality.

It comprises approximately 100 academic and 11 professional staff and over 3000 EFT undergraduate and postgraduate students with expectations of growth.

For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/design.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV, covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.

PD - Lecturer - Digital Design (3d Animation and Visual Effects)

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. 

Holiday Closure Notice:

Please be advised that RMIT will be closed between Christmas and New Year. If you have any questions or issues related to this role during that time, please contact talentsupport@rmit.edu.au. We will get back to you after January 2nd.

Applications close on Sunday 9th February 2025 at 11.59pm. 

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings

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.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

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.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.


RMIT University

United Kingdom, Glasgow

Salary range:  £32,296 - £35,880
FTE:  1.0 (35 hours per week)
Term:  Open
Closing date: 13 January 2025

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, with a worldwide student population, and it is committed to providing a first-class experience to its students. Our students expect to be able to use their own devices, and to have a consistent user experience and seamless user journey. It is now accepted that most students will have a smart phone when they join the University, making the continued provision of a comprehensive and accessible app development service essential to ensuring students can make the most of their time at Strathclyde. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Communications Officer to lead the digital communications work of the Collaboration Services (CS) team, including the Mobile App Development Service, responsible for StrathApp, the University’s corporate App for students and staff.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with a proven track record in digital communications, with skillsets in the following areas:


	Development of high-quality mixed-mode digital content that is innovative and engaging for a student audience.
	Management of StrathApp digital communication channels e.g., PUSH notifications, promotions, stories
	Stakeholder engagement and onboarding for the continuous improvement and innovation of digital communications for large-scale IT systems, including the Mobile App Development Service and its ecosystem of apps.
	Elicitation of requirements through stakeholder engagement activities to ensure powerful customer voice in technical documentation for developers. Experience of Agile development methods would be highly advantageous.
	Marketing and events management, including agile planning groups and student co-creation teaching activities.


As the team’s Digital Communication Officer, you will have a proven track record of working efficiently and effectively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to identify gaps and enhance services for IT systems users.

You will assess and interpret patterns of user communication and engagement to highlight opportunities for enhancement of IT services and systems. You will ensure the smooth running of communications for the Mobile App Development Service, by managing all StrathApp content and communication requests from university stakeholders. You will demonstrate a broad range of digital marketing and communications skills and have specialist understanding of student user journeys, Voice of the Customer, and Agile project management techniques. This role would suit an applicant with experience of the Scrum Master role.

The Role:


	As Digital Communications Officer for the Mobile App Development Service: successfully manage, support, and enhance both StrathApp and wider digital communications channels for the Collaboration Services team. A key first task will be the creation of a digital community for the growing eco system of apps within the University (e.g., Strath Union, StrathReps, catering, Strath Sport, etc.).
	As the CS team’s Digital Communications specialist, advise on improvements to digital services, IT systems and related business processes.
	Supervise student placement/project assistants, playing a key role in Student Co-creation activities.
	Be the institution’s leading champion for App Digital Communications working alongside colleagues in ISD, Student Experience, Marketing & Development Services, Education Enhancement, and Strath Union to define and implement a Student Digital Communications Strategy
	 With the team, ensure compliance with university policy and wider legislation on Branding, University Values, the commercial app stores (Google, Apple), Digital Accessibility, Privacy & Electronic Communication Regulations (PECR) and General Data Protection Regs (GDPR).
	Benefits
	In return, you will receive ‘on-the-job’ training, a generous holiday package and be eligible to subscribe to a variety of schemes associated with being an employee of the University.


Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23 January 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Donna Brawley, Collaboration Services Manager at donna.brawley@strath.ac.uk

Click here for full details


University of Strathclyde

Looking for a place where your skills are not just valued, but essential? Join our passionate and innovative teams, where every idea matters, and every team member makes a tangible impact!

Due to continued investment within our Research Management teams we are looking to recruit three Assistant Research Managers to join our teams within our National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) co-ordinating centre in Southampton. 

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. Our research helps turn discoveries into new or improved treatments, diagnostics, medical technologies, and services. It provides those working in the NHS, public health, global health, and social care with the evidence they need to better support patients, the public and people who need care.

What will you be doing?

You will work closely with colleagues within part of the research management lifecycle, to ensure the delivery of defined areas of work. You will:


	support the high-quality delivery, and continuous improvement, of a specified part of the research management lifecycle.
	advise internal and external customers on specialist defined procedures and processes.
	oversee the administrative processes including supervising the work of administrators, organising events, and attending meetings.
	act as an expert on relevant systems, keeping them updated and ensuring the information is of a high quality.


Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be hard-working, dedicated, and flexible in their approach to work. Some of the key skills that are required to be successful in this role are:


	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a wide range of stakeholders
	Ability to accurately interpret and analyse complex information and present in a clear and concise format.
	Ability to offer proactive guidance and advice to internal and external customers, whilst dealing with confidential information in a sensitive manner
	Able to effectively allocate work to staff, check work, and to motivate and train staff as required.
	Ability to successfully plan and prioritise your own workload.
	To have a good understanding of the health and care research landscape


 What can we offer you?

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! As well as a generous benefits package (full details can be found here!), as an organisation we prioritise your wellbeing as reflected in our award as Top Medium Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, achieving Gold for the fourth year in a row!

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so our expectation is you spend around 20% of your time in the office. We also value flexibility and may accommodate part-time arrangements up to 28 hours.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our website,  or check out the video below

We value the diverse perspectives that enrich our teams. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, recognizing that varied viewpoints propel our collective accomplishments and further the NIHR's mission.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact us at hei-resourcing@soton.ac.uk


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Impact Rankings 2024801-1000th

No Poverty 2024401-600th

Zero Hunger 2024201-300th

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Quality Education 2024301-400^th

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