Academic Strategy Leader

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeStrategic Full time $180,000 - $220,000
Senior Strategic Advisor

This is a pivotal leadership role that provides strategic and operational guidance to senior leaders in higher education. As a key advisor, you will lead the coordination of academic and corporate governance activities, ensuring the delivery of key institutional priorities.

  • You will serve as principal advisor to senior leaders on strategic, regulatory, financial and operational matters.
  • Lead the coordination of governance activities, including preparation of high-level papers for peak committees and driving continuous improvement in governance systems and processes.
  • Drive portfolio planning and performance reporting frameworks, including evaluation activities and delivery of strategic plans.
  • Oversee financial management, compliance and reporting, ensuring strong governance and risk management practices.
  • Lead a team of professionals, fostering a high-performing culture and delivering on ambitious university priorities.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated success in providing strategic and operational advice to senior leaders within a regulated sector.
  • Deep understanding of governance and regulatory requirements, with knowledge of higher education principles.
  • Proven ability to lead the coordination and delivery of complex strategies, programs and governance processes.
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets and resource management.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of working collegiately with senior stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing teams to deliver on ambitious university priorities.


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