UWA Institutes and centres

• Secondment opportunity
• Part-time (0.2 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: Level D, $173,024 – $190,355 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Level C may be considered

About the area

The UWA Data Institute leverages UWA’s expertise in data-driven research and innovation to facilitate research collaboration between academia, industry, government and the community. It is a gateway into data science and artificial intelligence research at UWA, an enabler of strategic cross-disciplinary research and a provider of significant quality engagement opportunities across UWA, industry and the community.

About the opportunity

• Assisting the strategic development of the UWA Data Institute (DI), and for operational aspects of specific projects and activities identified as key responsibilities.
• Facilitate the integration of DI members in initiative design and delivery and will also have an outward facing role providing key linkages with external organisations.
• play a key role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Institute’s strategy, particularly in the areas of member engagement, and development of linkages with stakeholders. 

About you

• A higher academic degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline.
• Evidence of a strong personal contribution and commitment to high quality research, including evidence of high-quality research output and communication of that output beyond academia.
• Ability to pursue and attract research funding for data-driven research, both for own research and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to establish and foster cross disciplinary research projects.
• Capacity to provide academic leadership and maintain high academic and ethical standards.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION [UWA Data Institute Deputy Director] - Position Number [820994] - Level [D].docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Michael Small at michael.small@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 10 August 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia / This position is only open to Current UWA staff

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