"Director, Australian Institute of Primary Care and Ageing (AIPCA)"

Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term, Research Only Appointment / Bundoora Campus

Salary commensurate to Level E Academic $214,619 plus superannuation contributions at 17%

Shape the future of health and ageing through visionary research leadership

The Australian Institute of Primary Care and Ageing (AIPCA) at La Trobe University is a leading multidisciplinary research centre with a strong reputation for applied research and consultancy. Our mission is to translate research into policy and practice, delivering high impact outcomes for governments, industry and communities.

Located within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, AIPCA brings together specialist centres to foster collaboration, interdisciplinary research and operational excellence. Our foundation centres include:

• Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care – advancing person-centred, evidence-based practice in aged and dementia care
• Centre for Health Systems Development
• e-Health Unit – exploring ICT use and impact in primary health and aged care
• Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing

About the position

We are seeking an exceptional research leader to serve as Director of AIPCA. This is a senior academic position responsible for driving the Institute’s strategic vision, leading high impact research programs and fostering strong partnerships across academia, government and industry.

As Director, you will:

• Provide visionary leadership and operational management of AIPCA
• Lead major research projects and secure competitive funding
• Publish in leading international journals and present at global conferences
• Build collaborative relationships with industry and external stakeholders
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and mentor emerging researchers
• Represent AIPCA on School and University committees, contributing to strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Research Centre policies and performance targets.

Some of your duties will include:

• Drive internationally distinguished research and scholarship
• Oversee financial, administrative, and personnel functions of AIPCA
• Lead applied research, consultancy, and evaluation activities aligned with AIPCA’s mission
• Promote interdisciplinary engagement and knowledge translation into policy and practice
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous development within the Institute.

Skills & Experience:

• A PhD and substantial research experience in areas relevant to AIPCA.
• A distinguished record of internationally recognised research with demonstrated impact.
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding and managing large-scale projects.
• Extensive experience in consultancy and applied health services research/evaluation.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing research teams.
• Ability to mentor early career researchers and supervise HDR students to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build robust relationships across academia and industry.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:

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Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 26th January, 2026 @ 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Professor Marie Gerdtz, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery, M.Gerdtz@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au

PD-Research Centre Director AIPCA.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume and;
• Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.