Senior Leadership Professional in Academic Strategy and Operations

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $160,000 - $182,500

Job Title: Senior Leadership Professional in Academic Strategy and Operations

The Associate Director, Academic Strategy and Operations is a pivotal leadership position providing strategic and operational advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). This role is central to strengthening the University's governance, compliance and strategic frameworks, ensuring alignment with sector best practice.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as principal advisor to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on strategic, regulatory, financial and operational matters.
  • Lead the coordination of academic and corporate governance activities, including preparation of high-level papers for peak committees and ensuring continuous improvement in governance systems and processes.
  • Drive portfolio planning and performance reporting frameworks, including the University's evaluation activities and delivery of the Education and Experience Plan.
  • Oversee contingent funding sources, ensuring strong governance, financial management, compliance and reporting.
  • Lead the Academic Strategy and Operations Division, fostering a high-performing culture across a small team of policy, strategy and governance professionals.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated success in providing strategic and operational advice to senior leaders within a regulated sector.
  • Deep understanding of governance and regulatory requirements, ideally within higher education (knowledge of TEQSA highly regarded).
  • Proven ability to lead the coordination and delivery of complex strategies, programs and governance processes.
  • Strong financial and commercial 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.

What We Offer:

  • A challenging and rewarding career opportunity in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • The opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and contribute to institutional transformation and influence outcomes at the highest levels of governance.
  • A competitive remuneration package, including attractive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

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