CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Australian National Imaging Facility

Closing date: April 11, 2021

Administering organisation

Nodes of NIF CONTENTS

Letter from the Chair, NIF Board 3 About the Australian National Imaging Facility 4 NIF Governance and Management 7 Duty Statement 8 How to Apply 10 The University of : Administering Organisation of NIF 11 Why choose Brisbane, ? 12 LETTER FROM THE CHAIR, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL IMAGING FACILITY (NIF) BOARD

On behalf of the Board of NIF, and the Administering Organisation, the University of Queensland, I have great pleasure in inviting applications for the appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of NIF.

NIF provides state-of-the-art imaging capabilities that support world-class science for the Australian research and innovation communities. The facility provides critical infrastructure and capability to address national and global challenges in medicine, human health, food security and new materials.

NIF is looking for an innovative, collaborative, inclusive and inspiring leader to lead the next stage of the organisation’s development.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, with strong business acumen, able to harness diverse interests, with experience in delivering outcomes at scale. He or she will have a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders, and a deep understanding of navigating the nuances of Government, academia and industry. A science and technology background that provides the basis for strong and influential engagement with the imaging community and outstanding and persuasive communication and presentation skills are essential for the role.

The successful candidate will be expected to play a significant national and international role to promote NIF especially in solving current and emerging national priorities in the post COVID social and economic recovery.

I look forward to receiving your application.

Margaret Harding, PhD, DSc, FRACI, MAICD Chair, NIF Board

3 ABOUT THE NATIONAL IMAGING FACILITY (NIF)

Overview

NIF is a $300 million project providing state-of-the-art imaging capability of humans, animals, plants, and materials for the Australian research community. NIF’s grid of imaging facilities spreads across Australia, offering a range of leading-edge imaging instrumentation and expertise in the optimal use of imaging technology to the Australian research community.

NIF is an Unincorporated Joint Venture (UJV), established in 2007, with eleven participants. It has received substantial funding through the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) with co-funding from Australian and state government agencies and partners to provide imaging capabilities.

NIF’s Mission is to provide users with reliable, state-of-the-art technology and highly specialised expertise that deliver advanced imaging solutions.

NIF’s Vision is to provide a national capability of advanced imaging that delivers innovation and growth.

Through the facilities and knowledge supported by NIF, researchers are using imaging to advance human health, agriculture, food security, crops, livestock, materials, specimens, composites, ecology and biosciences applications.

Research in three thematic areas are supported by the infrastructure.

Human Imaging

The Human Imaging Theme is experienced in all aspects of imaging the human body, from fundamental research through to clinical trials. Techniques include MRI, PET, CT, and MEG. A national initiative of the Human Imaging Theme is to create the Australian Biomedical Imaging Research Database (ABIRD), to facilitate data sharing and re-use. Theme members aim to provide an accessible resource with diverse population sets for biomedical research, beginning with healthy brain imaging data.

Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry

As an enabling capability, the Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry (MIR) Theme enables researcher access to state-of-the-art radiochemistry and molecular imaging facilities for basic and translational science projects, and clinical trials. The MIR theme has two ongoing national initiatives to establish an information platform to facilitate access to radiotracers and molecular imaging infrastructure; and implementation of a quality assurance program for preclinical PET scanners, for harmonisation across the national network.

Animals, Plants, and Materials Imaging

From crops to museum specimens, the Animals, Plants & Materials Imaging (APM) Theme specialises in non-human and pre- clinical imaging, providing technology and expertise for imaging of animals, plants, and materials for research and industry. The group’s expertise covers a wide range of imaging technologies including CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET, MPI and optical imaging methods. The APM Theme is developing a national framework for consistent acquisition, storage and management of images from museum and fauna specimens. This initiative targets the museum/collection sector’s need for a consistent approach to specimen imaging data and aims to generate an accessible resource for education, research and the general public.

4 Nodes of NIF

NIF is delivered through a series of nodes based throughout Australia.

The University of Queensland’s Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI) cai.centre.uq.edu.au and the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) hirf.com.au

University of /ANSTO Brain and Mind Centre sydney.edu.au/research/facilities/sydney-imaging.html and ANSTO Camperdown ansto.gov.au/our-facilities/national-research-cyclotron

UNSW analytical.unsw.edu.au/facilities/bril imaging.neura.edu.au/#partners research.unsw.edu.au/research-imaging-nsw

Western Sydney University westernsydney.edu.au/nanoscale/nanoscale_organisation_and_dynamics/bmrf

Swinburne University of Technology swinburne.edu.au/research/facilities-equipment/swinburne-neuroimaging-facility/

Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health florey.edu.au

University of Melbourne medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/medicine-and-radiology/research/mbciu

Monash University monash.edu/researchinfrastructure/mbi

Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility pirl.com.au/imaging/large

University of cmca.uwa.edu.au/facilities/bioimaging

National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)

NCRIS is a national network of world-class research infrastructure projects that support high-quality research that will drive greater innovation in the Australian research sector and the economy more broadly. Projects support strategically important research through which Australian researchers and their international partners can address key national and global challenges.

Through NCRIS, the Government works with the research sector to drive research excellence and its application by:

• Collaboratively identifying priorities for research infrastructure investment over the coming decade.

• Catalysing research infrastructure that improves research projects by expertly addressing the scope of researcher needs.

• Simultaneously addressing related end-user needs, including industry, Government and other end users.

• Supporting identified priority national research infrastructure projects through the provision of grants for operating and capital expenses, supplemented by co-investment from other parties.

5 In 2021, the Australian government will undertake the National Research Infrastructure Roadmap to take into consideration the current context, both in Australia and internationally. It will include the following analysis:

• Stocktake and review of Australia’s national research infrastructure and investment since the 2016 Roadmap.

• Identify thematic areas for the 2021 Roadmap framework and the connection to Government priorities.

• Identify opportunities to maximise the impact and outcomes of existing research infrastructure investment.

• Identify opportunities to improve level of collaboration through research infrastructure between the research and industry sectors and particularly small to medium size enterprises.

• Examine and identify emerging research infrastructure areas of greatest need for Government attention, including examining international trends.

In Summary

NIF is on exciting path having dramatically increased both its funding and the number of nodes since its inception thirteen years ago. The 2021 NCRIS Roadmap presents the opportunity to set a new vision and strategy for NIF that continues the present trajectory that is dynamic, impactful and valued. It is into this environment that the Board of NIF, and UQ, seeks to appoint a CEO to continue the current delivery of outstanding research infrastructure supporting world-class research and advance NIF to the next stage of its development as a critical component of Australia’s national research infrastructure.

Further information

NIF website anif.org.au

NIF Newsletters anif.org.au/news/newsletters

6 NIF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

NIF is an unincorporated organisation administered by The University of Queensland (UQ) and governed by a Board acting within the Statutes and Policies of the University. The NIF CEO reports to the Board on all NIF matters and to the PVC (Research Infrastructure) on compliance with UQ Policies.

The CEO, NIF is employed by the UQ and may, at the University’s discretion, hold academic status at UQ.

Current Board Members

Em. Professor Margaret Harding Chair, NIF Board

Professor Joe Shapter Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure), The University of Queensland

Dr Erol Harvey Head of Strategy and Transition,

Professor Carolyn Mountford Queensland University of Technology

Sue Renkin Executive Growth Australia

Dr Stephen Rose Senior Principal Research Fellow, CSIRO

Dr Thomas Barlow Strategist, Barlow Advisories

The Board was established by the NIF Unincorporated Joint Venture Agreement. The Board provides oversight and strategic direction for NIF, supports the CEO in reaching objectives and monitors performance.

Management

The CEO, NIF is supported by staff in the NIF Central Office located within The University of Queensland. Staff in the office include a Chief Operating Officer and an Engagement Officer along with Admin support. Further management support is provided in the various nodes.

NIF Central staff are UQ employees.

7 DUTY STATEMENT

The CEO provides Executive Leadership of NIF and is responsible to the Board for all aspects of the business of NIF, its partnerships and delivery of its strategy.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of NIF to enable the national and international strategic and collaborative capability of imaging infrastructure.

• Lead the development of the NIF Strategic Plan in consultation with the NIF Board.

• Develop innovative strategies and business plans to achieve ongoing sustainable long-term operations, including identification and procurement of new funding sources.

• Lead the engagement with the funding agency, partner institutions and industry.

• Drive and facilitate interactions between national and international imaging ecosystem and identify infrastructure investments for on-going implementation and future development of the NIF.

• Engage and coordinate activities with cognate federally-funded research infrastructure projects.

• Promote and position NIF and its capabilities to regional, state, national and international officials as well as relevant scientific and professional communities.

• Ensure effective governance of NIF and its management through project plans, legal agreements, finances, and reporting as required by the NIF funding agreements.

• Effectively manage the NIF Office to provide an adequately sized and skilled resource to support the above activities.

• Work effectively with the Board through the Board Chair.

Selection Criteria

1. Strong and broad senior executive leadership experience, particularly in a knowledge intensive setting where innovation, data and/or research infrastructure drive enhanced impact and outcomes. Relevant academic qualifications.

2. Superior business acumen, operational leadership and strategic thinking skills that translates to delivering outcomes at a national or global scale.

3. A successful track record of engaging with and effectively influencing diverse stakeholder groups; including board of directors, government, industry, research bodies and agencies, and the general public. Advanced communication skills.

4. Proven management experience at a senior level together with flexibility, capacity to drive change, adapt to changing circumstances and environments and, when necessary, navigating through ambiguity.

5. Personal leadership behaviours that promote respect and inclusion and support a high performance culture.

8 Qualification Verification

An appointment to this position is subject to the verification of the highest academic qualification from the conferring institution.

Position Dimension and Relationships

NIF is an Unincorporated Collaboration Venture formed by the node organisations for funding and managing the national imaging facility. NIF is organisationally embedded in UQ and governed by a Board which operates within the broader University governance structure. The CEO is accountable to the NIF Board for management of NIF resources and to UQ, through the UQ Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research infrastructure) for compliance with UQ Statutes and Policies and NIF contracts.

Diversity and Inclusion

NIF and all its nodes recognise and value equity and diversity, and encourage applications from any individual who meets the requirements of this position irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or other protected attributes. NIF and UQ strive to provide an inclusive working environment, and are committed to supporting staff with family and caring responsibilities by providing policies, programs and initiatives to help balance work and family responsibilities.

Selection Committee

Em. Professor Margaret Harding (Chair) NIF Board

Professor Joe Shapter Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure), NIF Board

Sue Renkin Executive Growth Australia, NIF Board

Professor Paul Parizel NIF Node Director, University of Western Australia

Em. Professor A. Ian Smith Monash University

Rosie Hicks CEO, Australian Research Data Commons

9 HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should include a full curriculum vitae and a Referees statement addressing the selection criteria. Applicants should provide the names and contact details of at least three Applicants must provide full contact details for three referees potential referees. These referees need not be approached who have agreed to supply confidential references if in advance as they will not be contacted without the prior requested. consent of the applicant. Candidates should: For applications to be accepted they must contain: • State their relationship to the referees and why they have • A full Curriculum Vitae. been nominated to speak on the candidate’s behalf.

• A response to the Selection Criteria. • Referees will only be contacted after consultation with the candidate. • Referee details. • It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that referees • Availability with respect to the time frame for interview, are willing to provide reports when contacted. anticipated to be April 22 or 23, 2021. UQ reserves the right to seek reports on the suitability of candidates from experts in the field, other than those Curriculum Vitae nominated by the candidate. • Details of education, professional training and Should a candidate not wish a specific person or persons to qualifications be contacted, please advise at the time of application. • Positions held, including relevant dates, titles, reporting lines, responsibilities and key achievements Availability

• Any other relevant information such as contributions to Candidates are asked to: professional associations and community activities; and current salary package and component parts. • Provide an indication of the earliest date on which they would be available to commence duties.

Response to Selection Criteria • Provide a confidential email address and suitable daytime and evening telephone contact details (including mobile) Candidates are required to respond the Selection Criteria, as well as details of availability during this period. taking into account experience, past roles and expertise. It should be no more than four pages in length, in total. NIF and UQ reserves the right to invite applications and/or to not make an appointment. Statement of Claim

In addition to the Selection Criteria, in no more than two Applications close on April 11, 2021. pages outline your views on current trends driving imaging, Interviews are anticipated to be held on April 22 or 23, 2021. your vision for this role, the processes you would use for implementing that vision and how the Committee would Enquiries assess whether you have been successful. For further information and a confidential discussion please contact:

Mr Brad Aberdein UQ Human Resources E [email protected] T +61 447 437 871

10 THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND: ADMINISTERING ORGANISATION OF NIF

For more than a century, The University of Queensland (UQ) has maintained a global reputation for creating positive change by delivering knowledge leadership for a better world.

UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the CWTS Leiden Ranking (31), U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings (36), the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (39), QS World University Rankings (46), Academic Ranking of World Universities (54), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (62).

At UQ, we’re changing the way higher education is imagined and experienced. Our students enjoy innovative and flexible learning options, diverse and dynamic partnership opportunities, and an integrated digital and campus learning environment.

More than 55,300 students, including the majority of Queensland’s highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students, study across UQ’s three beautiful campuses in South East Queensland at St Lucia, Herston and Gatton. They include more than 19,900 postgraduate and approximately 20,200 international students who contribute to a diverse, supportive and inclusive campus community.

With a strong focus on teaching excellence, having won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university, UQ is committed to providing students with the best opportunities and practical experiences during their time with us, empowering them with transferable knowledge and skills that will prepare them to exceed expectations throughout their careers.

UQ’s 280,000 graduates are an engaged network of global alumni spanning more than 170 countries, and include more than 15,400 PhDs.

UQ’s six faculties, eight globally recognised research institutes and more than 100 research centres attract an interdisciplinary community of 1500 scientists, social scientists and engineers who champion research excellence and continue UQ’s tradition of research leadership. This is reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of Australian Research Council Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (419 awards worth over $290 million).

UQ has an outstanding track record in commercialising innovation, with major technologies employed across the globe and gross product sales of more than $22 billion.

UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21; a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities; a member of Universities Australia; a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU); and one of only three Australian charter members of the prestigious edX consortium, the world’s leading not-for-profit consortium of massive open online courses (MOOCs).

UQ employs more than 7200 academic and professional staff (full-time equivalent) and has a $2.19 billion annual operating budget.

Further information about UQ can be found at uq.edu.au

11 WHY CHOOSE BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA?

About Brisbane

Brisbane is the sunny, sophisticated capital city of Queensland and gateway to its many famous attractions. It is Australia’s third largest city and fastest-growing capital with a population of more than 2.2 million, offering a safe, friendly, multicultural environment. The inner city is characterised by the Brisbane River, parklands, convention facilities, museums, art galleries, a casino, malls, shopping districts and a host of cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés.

Brisbane offers a range of lifestyle benefits including climate, culture, family fun and sport. Residents and visitors can combine art and outdoor adventure in Brisbane, where South Bank’s cultural institutions and restaurants meet riverside gardens and a lagoon. Take a paddle steamer or ferry down the Brisbane River, abseil Kangaroo Point cliffs and bike ride through the City Botanic Gardens. Go for a day trip to Moreton Island, Noosa, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast with just a short drive to each beautiful destination. National Parks, rainforests and attractions such as Australia Zoo, Dreamworld and other theme parks are also a short drive away.

The perfect place to raise a family, Brisbane is one of the safest cities in Australia and boasts a wide range of cultural attractions, numerous theatres, art galleries and a world class museum; the city is dubbed a food and drink lover’s paradise. Brisbane is one of Australia’s most liveable and affordable capital cities. Brisbane enjoys a subtropical climate providing sunny days almost all year round, with enough rainfall to keep the city and suburbs cool and green.

Just an hour south of Brisbane’s CBD is the Gold Coast, where the high rises are built around superb beaches like Surfers Paradise with lively nightlife, international theme parks and designer boutiques. A few hours drive north from Brisbane is the Great Barrier Reef, one of the ‘natural wonders of the world’. As the largest World Heritage Area, it stretches more than 2000 kilometres alongside the coast, and is home to around 1500 species of fish and 350 types of coral. Stradbroke, Moreton and Fraser Islands are also world-famous attractions that are close to Brisbane, and offer some of the largest dunes in the world.

A leader in education

Brisbane has a wide range of high-quality schools at primary and secondary level, religious or non-denominational, single-sex or co-educational, with many offering excellence programs or other specialty features such as the International Baccalaureate. Brisbane also offers some of the greatest learning institutes in Australia, with three major internationally recognised universities on offer. Each of the universities in Brisbane offer a high-quality learning environment with access to some of Australia’s finest institutions covering all areas of study from law and medicine through to business, marketing, tourism, IT and biotechnology. The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutes, ranking among the world’s top universities.

Lifestyle

In the heart of Brisbane city, Queen Street Mall is a vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct and is Australia’s most popular pedestrian mall. Brisbane is also the home for many of Queensland and Australia’s major sporting events in rugby league, rugby union, AFL and cricket.

Brisbane residents have excellent access to healthcare in both public and private sectors, covering hospitals, general practitioners, dentists and other allied healthcare professionals. There are numerous public and private hospitals including the Princess Alexandra Hospital, the Mater Hospital network, The Queensland Children’s Hospital and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Urgent and emergency medical care is readily available to everyone.

12 CONTACT Mr Brad Aberdein UQ Human Resources E [email protected] T +61 447 437 871 anif.org.au