Interim Executive Officer (AU DVCA) (HEO 8)Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees onlyFull-time secondment/ fixed term contract available until 31 July 2025 based in the Adelaide CBDSalary range $112,143 - $126,318 per annum plus 17% superannuationExpressions 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.
Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at ******. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ****** using job reference number 6868.
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 12 January 2025 To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.
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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