Director of Operations and Business Development, Cyclone Testing Station

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Lead and grow the reputation and profile of the Cyclone Testing Station to realise the potential of this world-leading centre in resilience.

Summary about this job

General/Business Unit Manager

Company: James Cook University

Location: Northern QLD

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-9301-3493

Fax: +61-7-1070-5083

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Detail information about job Director of Operations and Business Development, Cyclone Testing Station. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Raise the profile of the Cyclone Testing Stations
  • Make a valuable contribution to the growth of the centre
  • Live and work in tropical north Queensland

We offer an exciting opportunity for Director of Operations and Business Development Manager, Cyclone Testing Station to join our world-leading institution.   A five-year, fixed-term appointment, this position is based at the Townsville campus in picturesque tropical north Queensland, where you can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle whilst still achieving your career ambitions.

The Cyclone Testing Station (CTS) is the pre-eminent independent authority on the performance of buildings and structures in severe wind events.  The CTS carries out research, standardised tests, damage investigations & education that generates the knowledge and data needed to inform government, industry and the wider community on building performance and fosters resilient, sustainable and affordable buildings and infrastructure.

 

What can you accomplish in this role?

Key leadership role to set the strategic direction for the Cyclone Testing Station in alignment with the Division’s strategic direction and work closely with the station’s industry advisory board to build a sustainable future for people and industries in the tropics.  Providing effective and inspirational leadership, you will promote the Cyclone Testing Station’s research and specialist expertise and identify key partnerships to lift the profile of the station to become a world leading center.

Key Deliverables

  • Provide effective leadership, management and decision-making within the Cyclone Testing Station;
  • Identify national and international funding opportunities;
  • In consultation with the Dean of College and Head of Engineering, lead, determine and develop priorities for the Cyclone Testing Station;
  • Develop and lead key industry and research partnerships at local, national and international levels.

 

What you can bring to this role?

As a leading professional in your field, you will use your industry experience, entrepreneurship and collaboration skills to build trust-based, client-focussed relationships and successfully engage with industry partners through appropriate negotiations leading to high quality results and income generation.

You will also have:

  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning together with commercial and analytic skills that lead to sound business management decisions;
  • Proven strategic leadership capability, including the ability to create and deliver on business strategy to enable business success;
  • Leadership, management and decision making skills to ensure a culture of high performance with a focus on overall strategic direction and business development.

 

Why is JCU right for you?

Consistently ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, JCU is one of the world’s leading institutions focussing on the tropics and offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth.  JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of:

  • generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
  • ongoing professional and career development
  • five weeks’ annual recreation leave
  • attractive options for salary packaging
  • well-equipped, modern facilities
  • balance of work and life so you can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests
  • relocation assistance may be available

 

How to Apply

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured.  Please apply at your earliest convenience as applications will be considered upon receipt.

Click on the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to JCU’s career page where you can find out more information and download a PD and application instructions. 

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