Centre Director for Australian National Phenome Centre

About the role

The Centre Director will provide strategic, scientific and operational leadership for the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC), setting its vision and maximising the impact of its high‑resolution metabolic phenotyping infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technical specialists to deliver internationally competitive research programmes.
• Secure major research investment and develop strategic partnerships across academia, healthcare, government and industry.
• Translate research outcomes into clinical, public health, policy, industry and commercial applications.

Required profile

• Doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in biomedical science, metabolomics, systems biology, precision health or a related field.
• Internationally recognised expertise and a strong track record in leading large‑scale translational or cohort research programmes.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining competitive research funding and delivering research impact at national or international level.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry platforms.
• Expertise in bioinformatics, metabolomics and systems biology approaches.
• Experience in precision health, phenomics and population‑scale data analysis.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term (5 years) full‑time appointment with a salary range of AUD 169,509–217,824 per year plus superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements, salary packaging options and a range of on‑campus services (childcare, gym, veterinary clinic, etc.).
• Generous cultural and Indigenous language allowances, and a supportive, inclusive workplace recognised for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.