Team Leader - Research

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Detail information about job Team Leader - Research. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to work with a purpose driven business
• Apply your scientific research background to achieving outcomes for industry
• Opportunity to help build a new leadership role and make it your own

Hello there, and thanks for stopping by! Are you a leader with a background in scientific research who gets energy from seeing projects and people overcome challenges and achieve success? Are you up for the challenge of building a new team leader role within a growing business? If so, we want to hear from you! 

WHO ARE WE?

For 10+ years cesar has delivered services in the areas of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. We are a passionate team who provide scientific research and services to government, academia and private organisations. While we are self-proclaimed science geeks who love the nitty gritty we need further skill sets to lead our business success. Right now, we are on the hunt for people and project leadership skills.

THE ROLE - IS THIS YOU?

The mission of this role is to establish and successfully execute the new role of Team Leader – Research by managing research projects and fostering a high performing, engaged team that delivers quality outcomes to clients. 

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent project manager – you have processes and systems up your sleeve that always ensure your organisation and planning is of the highest standard. You have proven experience and skills in successfully managing projects involving multiple people and stakeholders.

Takes people leadership and management in their stride – you take great pleasure in helping others improve and develop, and prioritise people matters. You have your ear to the ground for road blocks and are quick to remove them for your staff. In particular your communication and interpersonal skills help to ensure you build good relationships with your team and those you work with. 

Strives for high performance in yourself and others – you lead by example with the high standards you meet for yourself. You also have a good analytical mind and ability to learn quickly - the business is dynamic and you would be continuously looking at new science, client challenges and industries. 

Gets their hands dirty and helps deliver –both figuratively and literally! You do what needs to get done as far as successful project delivery is concerned. For example, assisting with field work, data analysis or writing client reports. In particular, you will be an excellent writer who can develop concise, insightful reports for a client audience.

Has expertise in population genetics and/or agricultural entomology – having a research background is important, and we envisage this within these areas. However, if you have a good argument as to why you could be our new Team Leader without one or both of these two specific areas of expertise (and you tick all the other boxes) we would like to hear from you! 

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

We expect that our new Team Leader will achieve the following outcomes in this role:

• Managing and fostering a high-performance team
• Ensuring research projects within the business meet milestone requirements and profit targets
• Successfully take over relevant project reporting, data analysis and some publication development currently conducted by directors
• Contributing to cesar’s strategic planning and innovation missions 
• Supporting business development efforts

WHAT WE CAN OFFER 

• A quiet office of friendly and dedicated colleagues currently in leafy Parkville (on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD)
• Opportunity to work with a purpose driven business - we are committed to making a positive impact in the world and we are always seeking to ensure a positive work culture
• Full time employment and a flexible working environment
• Opportunity to help build a new role and make it your own within a small, growing business

WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY?

Is this role right up your alley? If so we're excited to receive your application. Please apply by sending an email to our wonderful Administration Manager, Frances Morell, ([email protected]) including the following:

• Provide a cover letter of no more than one page. Ensure it focuses on why this role would be the perfect opportunity for you. We would like to hear what excited you about it and the key attributes you would bring to the role.
• Attach your CV

Note: We will NOT be reviewing applications via the Seek portal - please send your application directly to Frances.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: We will accept applications until mid-late July unless the role is filled earlier.