• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until June 2028
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Manager, Research Training, you will:

• Project Management: Lead training initiatives by coordinating events and collaborating with AIO partners, the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), and industry stakeholders.
• Training Leadership: Oversee the development and continual improvement of training materials and resources for researchers across diverse disciplines.
• Program Development: Design and implement training programs, including workshops on ethics, data analysis, and sharing, ensuring their effectiveness through evaluation and feedback.
• Collaboration and Networking: Build partnerships with universities, government, industry, and civil society to advance the use of social data and enhance training impact.
• Technical Expertise and Innovation: Provide Python and R programming support, conduct industry audits, and ensure training aligns with the latest data science and IT developments.                                                                                                                                  

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Qualifications and Expertise: Postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience in Data Science, IT, or Humanities and Social Sciences, with proficiency in Python and R.
• Project and Training Management: Proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate training programs and manage projects in complex environments.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Experience working collaboratively to develop and implement new frameworks and practices in diverse settings.
• Technical and Organisational Skills: Strong IT systems knowledge, organisational abilities, and experience creating engaging training materials for varied audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Matteo Vergani, Associate Professor, School of Human & Social Science on matteo.vergani@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Manager_Research Training_HEW 8 (2).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.