Associate Director, People And Wellbeing

• Support our largest college delivering teaching & worldclass research across 8 distinct areas
• Collaborate with senior leaders to enable a people centric environment across the college  
• Highly regarded globally for our contribution towards climate action and sustainability

The Opportunity

Working as a trusted partner within the College of Science and Engineering, you will provide specialist and strategic advice to senior leaders so that we can enable a people centric working environment across the College. This critical position will drive the development & implementation of strategic people initiatives specific to the client group whilst ensuring operational people matters relevant to the College are dealt with in a timely and people centred manner. Delivering a contemporary and pragmatic approach in supporting our people plans, your up-to-date knowledge of legislation, trends and best practice thinking will enable you to meet strategic aims. As a senior leader within the People and Wellbeing team, this opportunity requires a supportive and collaborative style to work effectively across the function.

What’s Required

• Significant track record of managing change, People and Wellbeing matters withina large and/or complex organisation.

• Demonstrated ability to translate the strategic direction of an organisation into a clear people plan.
• Experience in leading and delivering business transformation initiatives and programs.
• Track record of coaching, inspiring and motivating others and making decisions that balance achieving outcomes with care for people.
• Proactive examples of leading and contributing to an organisational culture that supports an effective safety and Wellbeing environment through systems and processes and through personal behaviours.
• A growth mindset and the capacity to think critically.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and leading high-performing teams, providing a supportive and collegial work environment, and fostering and mentoring team members to achieve at their highest capability.
• Exemplary leadership capability with constructive resilient behaviours.

What’s on Offer?

You’ll have access to staff benefits and discounts for health, fitness, accommodation, and banking to name a few. On offer are salary packaging options, 17% superannuation and generous relocation assistance for those considering a move to Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us.  We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

About the University

At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability. In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

Belong - Be You

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, unique towns and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure; case in point: world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our world-famous food and wine provide an abundance of fresh seafood, family-run wineries and distilleries, and culinary experiences celebrating farm-fresh produce.

How to Apply?

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Please provide your up-to-date resume,
• A 1-page cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role,
• Full responses to the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description (only if required)

For further information about this position, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via **********@utas.edu.au.

 Associate Director People Wellbeing (COSE) January 2024.pdf

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.