With responsibility for delivery of the Department’s ambitious research strategy, the Deputy of Research will provide inspirational leadership, ensuring rapid and effective department responses to the society, stakeholders, environmental and natural resources departments through the region, and industry need, new research funding opportunities and government policies.

The Deputy of Research will work collegially across and outside the university to build new partnerships and to generate collaborative opportunities that will increase the impact of our research and ensure development of the next generation of outstanding young researchers.

Furthermore, we monitor the proper implementation of instructions, regulations and evaluating the research performance of the department and provide the feedback to researchers and the University.