Executive Director, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Adelaide University
6 days ago
Opening the doors to students in 2026, Adelaide University is transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it is a place of excellence and equity, where a vibrant community of staff united by purpose are building a university that inspires Australia's future change-makers and leads to a better tomorrow. With values of Trust, Inclusivity, Ambition, Respect, and Discovery at the heart of everything it does, Adelaide University is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone feels genuinely valued and empowered to thrive.
Adelaide University seeks its inaugural Executive Director, to lead the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. Working collaboratively across the university and its stakeholder partners, the Executive Director will provide trusted, strategic advice to the Vice-Chancellor and drive institution-wide programs, projects and initiatives. They will develop and maintain strong relationships between the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the University's portfolios and colleges as well as the full breadth of its domestic and international external stakeholders. The Executive Director will also manage a small team that supports the Vice-Chancellor's office.
The Executive Director will bring extensive experience in an equivalent senior advisory or executive leadership capacity within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Demonstrating a high degree of emotional intelligence, candidates will have the ability to conceptualise and deliver concurrent, complex and potentially sensitive strategic priorities and high impact projects. Outstanding communication skills and a data-led approach to decision making are essential, as is the ability to influence, inspire, think creatively and exercise sound judgement.
ResponsibilitiesProvide trusted strategic advice to the Vice-Chancellor and drive institution-wide programs, projects and initiatives. Develop and maintain strong relationships between the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, portfolios, colleges and external stakeholders. Manage a small team supporting the Vice-Chancellor's office. Work collaboratively across the university and with stakeholder partners to advance strategic priorities.
QualificationsExtensive experience in an equivalent senior advisory or executive leadership capacity within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. High emotional intelligence. Ability to conceptualise and deliver concurrent, complex, high-impact priorities and projects. Outstanding communication skills and a data-led approach to decision making. Ability to influence, inspire, think creatively and exercise sound judgement.
ContactTo learn more about this unique opportunity please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry and Vicky Garvey at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400, or [emailprotected]
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