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Executive Director, UNSW Public Policy Institute

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Canberra, ACT, Australia University of New South Wales Full time
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As the Executive Director of UNSW's Public Policy Institute, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and launching this flagship initiative. The Institute will be a leading source of expertise, advice, education, and partnership in matters of public policy. You will lead the development and implementation of the Institute's strategic plan and direction, including its engagement with government, industry, and community.

The Public Policy Institute will be housed at UNSW's site in Canberra City, which will be redeveloped as a new campus in the coming years. The University has a proud history of operation in Canberra, including as the longstanding educational partner at the Australian Defence Force Academy. The expansion of UNSW's activities in Canberra represents an important opportunity for the University to deliver to education and research in areas of priority for the ACT community, and for partners in government, Defence, and industry.

As a visionary leader, you will drive the Institute's mission to elevate public policy education and research that equips leaders in public service, business, nonprofit, and education sectors with practical skills, solutions, and expertise needed to navigate the complexity of contemporary public policy domains.

You will engage across the University to bring together colleagues to deliver innovative educational and research programs, and convene multidisciplinary collaborations with external partners to address public policy challenges in areas of national and global significance.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of leadership and achievement in public policy, a nationally recognised profile and extensive networks, including across public policy practitioners. They will also have a demonstrated record of leading collaborative initiatives at-scale within and among complex organisations.

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements. The University offers a range of benefits, including generous superannuation contributions, employee discounts, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful, you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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  • Tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
  • An outstanding record of leadership and achievement in public policy, whether in public service settings, research, as an elected representative, or other domain.
  • A nationally recognised profile and extensive networks, including across public policy practitioners.
  • A demonstrated record of leading collaborative initiatives at-scale within and among complex organisations.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to convene and influence across diverse groups.
", "benefits": "
  • Generous superannuation contributions
  • Employee discounts
  • A commitment to lifelong learning
  • UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places, and Healthy Culture
", "eligibility": "The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW."}