Full-time, 5-year appointment
Reference number: 201415492
About the position
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
- Play a pivotal role in strengthening Bond’s national and international research reputation
- Support the Deputy Provost Research to advance Bond’s research strategy
- Develop strategies and initiatives in an ambitious, growing research culture
Director, Office of Research Services
Office of the Provost
Full-time, 5-year appointment
Position Reference Nr.: 201415492
Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:
- Free staff car parking
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependants#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
About the Office of Research Services
The Office of Research Services plays a central role in enabling Bond University’s research ambition, providing the institutional infrastructure, governance and expertise that underpin research performance and impact. Situated within the Office of the Provost and working closely with the Deputy Provost Research, the Office connects University research strategy with its implementation across academic and professional portfolios.
Its remit extends across research strategy and policy, external funding, research governance and compliance, financial management, research systems and statutory reporting, intellectual property and commercialisation. The Office works across the University and with government, funding bodies and industry to strengthen research capability, support researchers and ensure Bond University is well positioned within an evolving national and international research environment.
About the Position
The Director, Office of Research Services is a senior leadership opportunity to support the Deputy Provost Research in implementing and advancing Bond University’s research strategy, governance and external impact. Reporting directly to the Deputy Provost Research, the Director will provide authoritative advice to researchers and senior executives and help foster a University-wide culture of research innovation, excellence and accountability.
With a University-wide remit, the Director will lead the Office of Research Services team in coordinating policy implementation, research systems, financial management, reporting and administrative infrastructure across the research portfolio. The Director will support the Deputy Provost Research in advancing external funding, intellectual property management and commercialisation initiatives, and will be responsible for meeting the University’s statutory reporting and compliance obligations, including safeguarding research data integrity. A key focus will be developing strategies and initiatives that strengthen the environment in which research can flourish and position the University to respond effectively to developments across the national and international research landscape.
This role operates across academic, professional and external stakeholder communities. The Director will build productive relationships with senior University leaders, government agencies, research funding bodies and industry, while leading a high-performing professional team that enables researchers to pursue opportunities, navigate complexity and deliver research with impact.
About the person
You will be an accomplished leader in research management and strategy, bringing experience from complex university or research settings and the judgement, credibility and stakeholder engagement skills to advise and support the Deputy Provost Research.
The ideal applicant will have the following:
- A relevant postgraduate qualification and significant senior-level experience in research management.
- Demonstrated success shaping and delivering research strategy, governance and institutional priorities.
- Strong executive advisory, influencing and stakeholder engagement capability across academic, government and industry environments.
- A proven ability to lead high-performing teams and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience across research funding, intellectual property and commercialisation.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters.
This is an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to work alongside the Deputy Provost Research and play a key role in advancing Bond University’s research performance, capability and impact.
Salary details
The salary will be negotiated and commensurate with skills and experience and be fully competitive in the Australian market. Salary packaging options are available for eligible employees.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to Professor Michael Kimlin, Deputy Provost, Research at mkimlin@bond.edu.au.
Application and submission details
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.
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