Director, Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC)

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC). Reporting as part of the AHOC leadership team, you will drive the Centre's growth, sustainability, and impact, overseeing its research, partnerships, programs, and day-to-day operations.

In this role you will work closely with governance committees, funding partners, researchers, and key stakeholders to ensure the Centre delivers on its strategic objectives and funding commitments. You will be responsible for fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture, strengthening stakeholder relationships and identifying opportunities to enhance the Centre's reputation, influence and contribution to improved health outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic, operational and financial management of AROC
• Ensure compliance with contractual, governance and regulatory requirements 
• Manage key stakeholder and partner relationships
• Oversee workforce, service delivery and organisational performance 
• Drive sustainability, growth and new service development

About the Team
The Australasian Health Outcomes Consortium (AHOC) is a research consortium within SMAH reporting through the Graduate School of Medicine, which aims to improve services and outcomes for patients through benchmarking of care and research. 

AROC supports more than 270 hospitals and over 300 rehabilitation units across Australia and New Zealand, providing benchmarking, quality improvement, education, research and data services to the rehabilitation sector. AROC is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in rehabilitation outcomes measurement and has strong partnerships with public health departments, private health providers, the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand, and other key stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior leadership experience in a health, research or not-for-profit environment. 
• Strong understanding of clinical quality registries, health outcomes or quality improvement programs
• Experience in governance, compliance, risk and financial management
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex programs
• A relevant doctoral qualification, or equivalent leadership experience
• Experience in securing external funding, leading research activities, contributing to scholarly outputs, developing education or training programs, and establishing collaborative research partnerships will be highly regarded

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas/New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year

Role Details

• Employment type: Continuing Contingent* | Full-time appointment
• Expected commencement: mid-October 2026
• Level C: $151,746 - $171,141 + 17% Superannuation
• Position Description
• Location: UOW Innovation Campus, Wollongong
• Valid Australian work rights required.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Professor Andrew Bonney, Associate Head of School Research Strategy on + 61 2 4221 5473 or via email: abonney@uow.edu.au  

Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 11:55pm

*Continuing Contingent:  Refer to section 21 of the University of Wollongong (Academic Staff) Enterprise Agreement, 2023:   This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.