Interim Executive Officer

18 hours ago

Adelaide, Australia University of South Australia Full time

Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
- Full-time secondment/ fixed term contract available until 31 July 2025 based in the Adelaide CBD
- Salary range $112,143 - $126,318 per annum plus 17% superannuation

**Expressions of interest is now open** for a secondment/ fixed term contract opportunity to support the new AU Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic.

**About the role**

As the Interim Executive Officer (AU DVCA) you will be responsible for providing high-level executive support and project management services to the Adelaide University (AU) Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic (DVCA) and the Academic Portfolio. The role is instrumental in achieving the transition to AU through contributing to effective governance support across a range of strategic and operational matters, including assisting the DVCA and the new Leadership team with the preparation of complex reports, information analysis, presentations and management papers, including but not limited to the provision of background material and drafts relating to strategy, policy and a range of operational matters.

Working to support the Transition to AU, you will collaborate with key senior leaders and stakeholders from across the University of South Australia (UniSA), The University of Adelaide (UoA).

This is an interim role to support the complex administration of the DVCA and the establishment of the Academic Portfolio.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Provide sound expert advice and input into the development and implementation of strategy, policy and planning for the Portfolio.
- Act as a key point of contact for the Portfolio, including assessing and reporting on matters coming into, or emanating from, the Portfolio. Action requests for information responding with accurate and timely responses.
- Contribute to governance arrangements for the Portfolio including supporting the development of agreements and contracts with third-parties, pathway providers, accreditation bodies, and government and develop submissions, internal and external reports and review requirements as required.
- Provide leadership, direction and day to day management of direct reports as relevant.

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience in a complex service-oriented organisation.
- Highly developed writing and editing skills developed across a range of media including reports, speeches and presentations for a wide range of audiences.
- Proven analytical and research skills to enable the effective synthesis of relevant information and data and the provision of insightful and innovative advice.
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing projects through to completion, on time and on budget.
- Experience in building high performing and resilient teams supported by constructive supervision and performance development and role modelling a culture of service excellence.

**Express your interest now**

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

**Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 12 January 2025**
- Applications will be jointly assessed by both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the creation of the new Adelaide University._

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