Full time, fixed term up until June 2025 Opportunity to provide quality consulting services, conduct research and discovery, and design strategic outcomes Base Salary (HEO9) $140,913 - $148,684 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Strategic Planning is seeking an Advisor in Strategy Design to join their team. In this role, you will be deploying your strong analytical, research and stakeholder engagement skills to provide strategic insights, advice and guidance in the development of institutional strategies.
In this temporary position, you will provide support to the Director, Strategic Planning and other senior team members and stakeholders to provide quality consulting services, conduct research and discovery, and design strategic outcomes. You will use your strong relationship and communications skills to partner with senior stakeholders across portfolios, faculties and other communities in the delivery of university strategies.
Your key responsibilities will be to: Partner with senior stakeholders across portfolios, faculties and other communities in the design, development and implementation of strategy.
Deliver appropriate and fit-for-purpose consultation, design and implementation advice to senior stakeholders.
Analysis and synthesis of concepts and outputs from engagement, research and strategy design work into strategic insights.
Develop evaluation frameworks, monitor and report on progress towards our 2032 aspirations.
About you Excellent high-level strategic insight and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and integrate complex data and provide advice and direction to senior management.
Comfort in ambiguous settings and able to manage competing demands with the ability to design tangible outcomes from strategic ideas and concepts.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills together with effective leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters.
Awareness of emerging and effective sector-related trends, including the research and education policy and funding landscape and performance nationally and internationally, together with government objectives and priorities.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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