Director, Graduate Research

Job description

About the Role The Director, Graduate Research, provides institution-wide strategic and operational leadership for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at the University of Newcastle. Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, the Director leads the Graduate Research Office and ensures high-quality, consistent and efficient delivery across the full candidature lifecycle, from admissions and scholarships through candidature management, supervision, examination and completion. In partnership with the Future Students team, Colleges and Schools, the Director also supports strategic HDR recruitment to build a strong, diverse and high-quality cohort. Growing the University’s HDR cohort is one of three headline research priorities in the Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2030 , supported by investment in HDR recruitment infrastructure. and the Director will hold a pivotal role in advancing this agenda. A central focus of the role is continuing to enhance HDR candidate experience, wellbeing and research training quality, whilst embedding equitable and inclusive practice that supports diverse cohorts, including international and Indigenous candidates. The Director will build strong, col...