(C) The Conversation
This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered.
. . . . . . . . . .



Centre Director, WEFT Research Centre Job at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia [1]

[]

Date: 2025-07

Posted 23 July, 2025

Full-time, 3-year Fixed term appointment as Centre Director with underlying Associate Professor position

Salary Academic Level D ($170,080 - $187,373) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at the Brunswick campus

About the Role

The WEFT research centre director will be a research leader with vision for shaping the future of fashion and textiles research. You will foster a vibrant research culture, lead the development of strategic partnerships, and secure external funding to drive world-class research with real-world impact. As the Director of WEFT there is a requirement to deliver the relaunch of the Centre and refinement of a business plan and advisory group, and an opportunity to shape the trajectory of the Centre with inputs from this group, the former director as mentor, and others across the University.



The Director has a close working relationship with the host Dean (School of Fashion & Textiles) and Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation (ADVC R&I) in DSC and will be accountable to them for their cross-RMIT work.



The role is split between engagement - both external partnership development and internal research team building - and research development, according to credentials in line with the applicable workload allocation model. The Centre Director is also expected to offer and/or contribute to post-graduate teaching, doctoral training, and executive education in cognate areas. The Director ensures delivery of the Centre activities; promotes engagement and participation with and in the Centre; delivers high quality grant applications, and; draw links to learning and teaching and other partnerships as relevant across RMIT.



To be successful for this position, you'll have:

Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and deliver significant research initiatives and secure external funding for research projects and programs

Demonstrated ability to identify strategic opportunities and develop a vision that inspires cross-disciplinary collaborations

Proven leadership skills and experience in managing research teams and projects in a highly collegiate environment

Evidence of strong industry networks and relationships and detailed knowledge of current relevant industry trends

Please view position description for further selection criteria



Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in relevant field and demonstrated experience commensurate with that of a Level D academic.



Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.



About the College

RMIT's College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society. Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design. It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity.



Our work makes substantive contributions to sustainability and regenerative futures, global and social justice agendas and exploring the nexus of technology and the human experience. We seek to deepen our understanding and offer possible paths forward for society by addressing these issues with imagination, rigour, and practicality. We do this through excellence in education and research that is future-focused, industry-connected and community engaged.



For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc



To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter and separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.



For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected].



Position Description - Centre Director, WEFT Research Centre



Position Description - Associate Professor

Applications close on Sunday 17th August 2025 at 11.59pm

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

[END]
---
[1] Url: https://jobs.theconversation.com/jobs/418978482-centre-director-weft-research-centre-at-rmit-university

Published and (C) by The Conversation
Content appears here under this condition or license: Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0.

via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds:
gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/theconversation/

You are viewing proxied material from magical.fish. The copyright of proxied material belongs to its original authors. Any comments or complaints in relation to proxied material should be directed to the original authors of the content concerned. Please see the disclaimer for more details.