Research Centre Director - AIPCA

La Trobe University

Bundoora, Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)

Management - Universities, Other (Education and Training)

Full time

Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term, Research Only Appointment /Bundoora Campus

Salary commensurate to Level E Academic 214,619 plus superannuation contributions at 17%

Shape the future of health and ageing through visionary research leadership

The Australian Institute of Primary Care and Ageing (AIPCA) at La Trobe University is a leading multidisciplinary research centre with a strong reputation for applied research and consultancy. Our mission is to translate research into policy and practice, delivering high impact outcomes for governments, industry and communities.

Located within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, AIPCA brings together specialist centres to foster collaboration, interdisciplinary research and operational excellence. Our foundation centres include:

Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care to advancing person-centred, evidence-based practice in aged and dementia care

Centre for Health Systems Development

e-Health Unit to exploring ICT use and impact in primary health and aged care

Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing

About the position

We are seeking an exceptional research leader to serve as Director of AIPCA. This is a senior academic position responsible for driving the Institute’s strategic vision, leading high impact research programs and fostering strong partnerships across academia, government and industry.

As Director, you will:

Provide visionary leadership and operational management of AIPCA

Lead major research projects and secure competitive funding

Publish in leading international journals and present at global conferences

Build collaborative relationships with industry and external stakeholders

Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and mentor emerging researchers

Represent AIPCA on School and University committees, contributing to strategic initiatives

Ensure compliance with Research Centre policies and performance targets.

Some of your duties will include:

Drive internationally distinguished research and scholarship

Oversee financial, administrative, and personnel functions of AIPCA

Lead applied research, consultancy, and evaluation activities aligned with AIPCA’s mission

Promote interdisciplinary engagement and knowledge translation into policy and practice

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous development within the Institute.

Skills and Experience:

A PhD and substantial research experience in areas relevant to AIPCA.

A distinguished record of internationally recognised research with demonstrated impact.

Proven success in securing competitive research funding and managing large-scale projects.

Extensive experience in consultancy and applied health services research/evaluation.

Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing research teams.

Ability to mentor early career researchers and supervise HDR students to completion.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build robust relationships across academia and industry.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Closing date: Monday 26th January, 2026 @ 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Professor Marie Gerdtz, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery,

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner,

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: v.stavrou@latrobe.edu.au Email: M.Gerdtz@latrobe.edu.au