Associate Director, Strategy, Planning and

2 weeks ago


Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

UWA's Strategy, Planning and Performance team leads and coordinates strategic, operational and academic planning across the University by providing a range of information, support and advice, including the provision of business intelligence; monitoring and assessing the institution’s performance; and coordinating the planning process. The Strategy, Planning and Performance team also has primary responsibility for the development and implementation of key performance indicators and the development and maintenance of University policy.

**About the opportunity**

Reporting to the Director of Strategy, Planning and Performance and leading a team of ten, you will work closely with the Director to monitor and review the University’s strategic direction and lead its annual planning process. You will also have responsibility for the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of key performance indicators linked to institutional level reporting and performance outcomes. You will ensure that identified key performance indicators are appropriately defined, have targets set, are appropriately cascaded and accurately reported. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of the University’s policy library and the provision of expert support and advice in the drafting, review and approval of University policy, procedure and guidelines.

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification (or demonstrated equivalent competency) and extensive relevant strategic and business planning experience in developing strategic initiatives with a proven ability to lead and manage teams in a collegial fashion. You will also have the ability to manage large and complex projects and experience in successfully managing an efficient business intelligence function.

**What we offer to you**

The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package including 17% superannuation. We also offer a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with up to 36 weeks paid parental leave, along with work life balance and the opportunity to be part of a high performing, dynamic, friendly and supportive team. We value professional development and encourage our staff to further themselves with the various Professional & Development opportunities available. Our beautiful and historic campus situated in Matilda Bay has wonderful onsite facilities including on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy, a gym and aquatic centre, supermarket and medical centre, cultural activities (like Laurance Wilson Art Gallery and Somerset Cinemas). Staff parking and well-connected transport options are available.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position title REF.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 7 calendar days**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.



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