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Executive Level 2 (EL2), Director, NCGP Operations

Provide high level program support to the Australian Research Council.  Undertake research and analysis.  Prepare policy advice, briefings and correspondence.  Manage and coordinate a range of research grant programs.  Liaise with universities, researchers and other relevant organisations and individuals.  Supervise teams of staff.  Undertake other related tasks and activities as required.

• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Reference Number: ARC 1148
• Applications Close: Tuesday 6 April 2010 
• Contact Officer: Liz Visher (02) 6287 6747
• Selection Documentation: PDF Format (42kb) - RTF Format (167kb)

Senior Executive Service Band 1 (SES1), Executive Director, Strategy and Programs

The Australian Research Council (ARC) provides advice to the Government on research funding and policy and, through its management of the Excellence in Research in Australia initiative and the National Competitive Grants Program, promotes the conduct of research and research training that is of the highest quality for the benefit of the Australian community.

ARC Senior Executives lead and drive change within the organisation to enable us to achieve our mission to Advance Australia’s capacity for quality research to the economic, social and cultural benefit of the community.  The ARC operates in a changing, often turbulent, business environment requiring leaders who can manage, lead and pre-empt change.  ARC Senior Executives plan strategies to realise our mission and gain commitment from staff to implement strategies and achieve results.  ARC Senior Executives are expected to have a well-rounded knowledge base that is founded on the values of the Public Service, and understanding of individual and organisation behaviour, as well as a sensitivity to the social and political environment.

• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Reference Number: ARC 1003
• Applications Close: Thursday 25 March 2010 
• Contact Officer: Professor Margaret Sheil (02) 6287 6605
• Selection Documentation: PDF Format (118kb) - RTF Format (755kb)

Senior Executive Service Band 1 (SES1), Executive Director, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

The Australian Research Council (ARC) provides advice to the Government on research funding and policy and, through its management of the Excellence in Research in Australia initiative and the National Competitive Grants Program, promotes the conduct of research and research training that is of the highest quality for the benefit of the Australian community.

ARC Senior Executives lead and drive change within the organisation to enable us to achieve our mission to Advance Australia’s capacity for quality research to the economic, social and cultural benefit of the community.  The ARC operates in a changing, often turbulent, business environment requiring leaders who can manage, lead and pre-empt change.  ARC Senior Executives plan strategies to realise our mission and gain commitment from staff to implement strategies and achieve results.  ARC Senior Executives are expected to have a well-rounded knowledge base that is founded on the values of the Public Service, and understanding of individual and organisation behaviour, as well as a sensitivity to the social and political environment.

• Employment Status: Non-Ongoing
• Reference Number: ARC 1060
• Applications Close: Friday 26 March 2010 
• Contact Officer: Professor Margaret Sheil (02) 6287 6605
• Selection Documentation: PDF Format (126kb) - RTF Format (769kb)

Supporting Documents

• ARC Collective Agreement 2007 - PDF Format (404kb) - RTF Format (973kb)
• ARC Information for applicants. To be read by all applicants before forwarding their application - RTF Format (487kb)
• Referee's Report - Proforma document - RTF Format (70kb)

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