Manager, HDR Development

• Full-time, fixed term until 31st December 2026

• Exciting opportunity to have a university-wide impact in supporting HDR students thrive and develop

• Base Salary $135,820 - $143,310 + 17% superannuation

About the team

The Researcher Development Unit sits within the division of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Researcher Training) and designs, delivers, and communicates initiatives to build researchers’ skills and foster success at all career stages. Days and work are varied, and the team engages and collaborates widely across the University.

About the opportunity

As the Manager, HDR Development, you will lead the design and implementation of training programs for HDR students across the University to support them in their research and enable their future career success. Working closely with a diverse range of academic and professional staff you will proactively develop strategies and manage programs dedicated to enhancing HDR students’ skills and knowledge.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a dynamic team, reporting to the Associate Director, Researcher Development

• lead the development of a strategy to foster HDR student skills and knowledge, support their research and equip them for future success

• manage the implementation of HDR development initiatives and the creation of effective HDR learning experiences

• drive University-wide communications and other initiatives to raise awareness of and celebrate HDR development activities

• provide effective leadership and people management of staff in the work area

• manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the team and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders across the University

About you

• tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in a related field

• demonstrated leadership experience supporting research and researchers in the higher education sector

• ability to develop strategies and execute complex projects in the tertiary education sector

• excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and manage positive working relationships with a diverse range of key stakeholders

• strong understanding of the research sector environment, culture, and research careers

• demonstrated high level leadership and management skills, including both human resource and financial management

• experience delivering education programs

If you are passionate about supporting the HDR space and are excited by the opportunity directly contribute to ongoing success and development of the HDR student cohort, this could be the role for you!

We also encourage you to view the following opening if you are interested in leading the development and rollout of training programs for HDR supervisors: 0111096 HDR, Supervisor Development

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

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.

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