Director, Melbourne Climate Futures

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Director for Melbourne Climate Futures, a full-time or part-time role based in Parkville. The position involves leading interdisciplinary initiatives to address global climate challenges, shaping climate research and policy, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong research background and leadership experience in academia. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Director, Melbourne Climate Futures

Position Number: 0065686
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/ Part time; (0.8-1.0 FTE negotiable)
Faculty: Law
Department/School: Melbourne Law School
Salary: Level E; $226,517 plus 17% super pa
• Lead a groundbreaking interdisciplinary initiative addressing global climate challenges • Shape the future of climate research and action at a world-class institution
• Seize this unique opportunity to shape climate policy and drive transformative change on a global scale
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As the Director of Melbourne Climate Futures (MCF), you will lead a pioneering interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing the University of Melbourne's leadership in addressing the global challenge of climate change. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive research excellence, foster collaborations, and amplify the University's contribution to climate action on a national and international scale. The Director reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC, Research) on strategic matters and to the Dean of the Melbourne Law School on administrative and operational matters.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing executive leadership of MCF, including chairing the Executive Management Committee and collaborating with key University stakeholders
• Engaging with the MCF Advisory Board to guide priorities and engagement activities
• Leading the development and implementation of University priorities related to climate change research and action
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with external agencies, organizations, and individuals to secure resources and facilitate MCF activities
• Overseeing key strategic research partnerships and contributing to government agendas and policy related to climate change

You may be a great fit if:

You are a Professor at the University of Melbourne with an exemplary research track record in a relevant field. You have prior experience in a leadership role within a university or research institution. You appreciate the role of world-class research in delivering high impact in interdisciplinary climate policy. You have a demonstrable track record of successful facilitation and relationship building. You can effectively represent the University's interests when dealing with external stakeholders at all levels.

You may also
• Have experience in leading large-scale interdisciplinary research initiatives
• Possess a strong network in the climate change research and policy community
• Demonstrate a passion for driving meaningful change in climate action
• Have experience in securing funding and resources for research programs

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “ Melbourne Law School is Australia's first all-graduate law faculty. The Melbourne Law School was the first faculty in Australia to teach law and awarded this country's first law degrees. The Law School has committed itself to build on our more than 150 year history of excellence and innovation by shifting from undergraduate legal education to the global standard, graduate level Juris Doctor degree. Coupled with the unrivalled excellence of the Melbourne Law Masters and its internationally renowned Research Higher Degree programs, the Law School offers a unique opportunity for the integration of scholarship and teaching.

Its faculty is a vibrant community of creative scholars, committed to a highly collegial, research-intensive institutional life. The Law School has particular strengths in cross-disciplinary and comparative analysis. It aims to integrate teaching with research and engagement activities and to engage with local, national and global communities.

The Law School is a single department faculty located in a custom designed building in University Square. The Law School has approximately 2,200 graduate students (including JD, Melbourne Law Masters and Research High Degrees).”

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 09 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Apr 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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