Associate Director, Strategy

Job Description:Strategy Division

• Maximum term, full-time (5 years)
• Level 10: Attractive annual remuneration package available

The Strategy Division within the DVC Strategy & Assurance portfolio provides essential support to the University as it strives to achieve the strategic goals and objectives identified in its Strategic Plan. It is a small team with a diverse, demanding, and high-profile portfolio that interacts with all areas of the University.The Associate Director, Strategy is a senior leadership position reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) with responsibility in assisting to implement the University's strategic planning and reporting framework. The role's core purpose is to support the CSO in analysis, facilitation, and communication of strategically aligned programs and initiatives, aimed at enhancing and improving organisational performance and ultimately delivering on our organisational goals and objectives. The Associate Director will work across UOW with leaders, faculty, and staff in academic and administrative units throughout to help address their priorities, while also advancing the University's defined strategic priorities.The Associate Director will have demonstrated strategic leadership skills, along with strong planning, resource, and program management skills. They will also have an extensive knowledge of current public policy, trends and challenges in relation to higher education in Australia as well as have thorough experience in developing organisational effective frameworks coupled with excellent relationship management skills.How to ApplyApplicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.For further information about this position, please contact Ellenie Petrou on + 61 2 4221 3173.Closing Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 11:59 PMThe University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.About Us:The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.