Research Leadership

UTS supports the creation of a high-performing, talent-based research culture so that our people—academics and professional staff at UTS—are adept at leading research teams, groups and individuals through distributed and inclusive mechanisms that support the uplift in excellence and future careers of researchers.

Knowledge of:

• UTS expectations of research leaders.
• Different research leadership styles, including individual and team management.
• Situational leadership approaches to support individuals and teams at different levels of competency.
• Career pathways for individuals and their mentees.
• UTS research policies, procedures and systems.
• UTS best practice, resources and support to develop and foster UTS talent (including mentorship).

Ability to:

• Use, question and adapt existing research leadership models.
• Use data from multiple sources to deliver insights and make data informed decisions.
• Develop leaders in a range of different contexts.
• Build consensus in research teams.
• Resolve conflicts and support the best outcomes for all team members.
• Reflect on personal leadership styles.
• Provide the best student supervision linked to the UTS Graduate Research Education Framework (GREF) and best practice.

Confidence to:

• Lead projects and teams strategically and aligned with the UTS 2027 Strategic Plan.
• Mentor successfully to:
• motivate other academics, students and professional staff
• develop research capability in others to increase research excellence with impact.
• Enhance self-awareness and capability and encourage self-awareness in others.
• Lead, with empathy.
• Foster a collaborative research culture at UTS.
• Deliver ethical and robust research, with integrity.
• Develop collegial, respectful and collaborative teams.
• Lead with strong ethical and moral principles.