Job Description

Perks

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- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.

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- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.

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- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.

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- Salary packaging options.

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- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.

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- Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.

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- Discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.

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- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

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Job no: 523937

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Work type: Full Time

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Location: Crawley

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Categories: Policy and Planning

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Responsibilities

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This is a pivotal executive leadership role within the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the organisation delivers on its mission, complies with Commonwealth funding obligations, and continues to grow its impact across Australia's energy sector.

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You will lead core business operations including governance, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and organisational performance. Acting as a key executive working with the CEO and Board, you will shape strategy, optimise resources,



and drive business development and research translation outcomes.

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Qualifications

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- A relevant postgraduate qualification in business, management, engineering, science or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent executive-level experience.

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- Extensive senior leadership experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within research, government-funded programs, or CRCs.

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- Advanced knowledge of governance, compliance, and contractual frameworks, including experience working with Commonwealth funding agreements or similar regulatory environments.

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- Proven demonstrated ability to lead organisational strategy, operational planning, and resource allocation at an enterprise level.

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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with Boards, government, and senior stakeholders.

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Note

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Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance and Finance check will be required by the successful applicant.

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This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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📌 Chief Operating Officer (Future Energy Exports) (Perth)
🏢 University Of Western Australia
📍 Perth