Executive Director, UNSW Public Policy Institute

3 months ago

Canberra, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

Why Your Role Matters

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The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and launching the Public Policy Institute. As a visionary leader, you'll 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.

An adept communicator with an unmatched capacity to inspire and influence, 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 Executive Director will draw on their extensive networks across government, academia, industry and community groups to ensure that the work delivered by the Institute is translated into real-world settings and achieves lasting and positive impact. With an outstanding record of achievement in public policy, demonstrated academic excellence and thought leadership, you will play an instrumental role in driving the University’s contribution to public policy innovation, excellence and impact in Australia and beyond.

Who You Are (skills and experience):  
Our ideal candidate will have:

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 and Culture:  
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

Generous superannuation contributions  Employee discounts A commitment to life long learning UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy 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.

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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to apply:  
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.

In your application, please include:

your CV a 2-page pitch addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday 13 October 2024, 11:30 pm AEDT

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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Advertised: 13 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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