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Salary- Strategic leadership position
- Engage with senior leaders to support effective delivery of cross-functional projects
- Enjoy the benefits of working in a large organisation in regional setting
The Role
- Fixed Term (up to 5 years), Full Time
- Attractive senior leader remuneration package (including 17 % superannuation)
- Bathurst (preferred) or Wagga Wagga
The university is embarking on a ten-year journey towards a vision to be Australias leading regional university, advancing the careers of our students, inspiring research excellence and driving regional outcomes with global impact
The Chief of Staff manages the Vice-Chancellors oversight of strategic projects and initiatives, delivers strategic projects that are the responsibility of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and provides institutional direction and leadership to support cross-functional coordination and implementation.
The role also leads the operations of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and has responsibility for managing the business of the Office and providing high-level strategic and operational support. This includes the provision of strategic and policy advice to the Vice-Chancellor and senior executive, leadership of university projects, and representing the Vice-Chancellor where appropriate. The position has a key role in directing and reviewing official media and internal communications released on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor.
To be successful you will have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence and the ability to effective liaise and provide high-level advice to senior management
- ability to lead, develop and motivate staff to optimise performance and deliver organisational objectives
- experience in the provision of effective strategic support at the senior management level, and managing matters with confidentiality, sensitivity and discretion
- experience leading strategic projects, researching complex issues, and high-level conceptual, analytical and numerical skills to resolve matters and interpret policies/trends
- highly developed problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively, act strategically, be flexible, establish priorities and work to competing deadlines
About Us
Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor drives the University's strategic direction by providing high level advice and assistance to the Vice-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellors Leadership team. The day-to-day management of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor provides the first point of contact, issues management and diary management while delivering on the governance requirements of the Vice-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Team.
Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.
Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further Information
Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:
Professor Renée Leon | Vice-Chancellor and President | vc@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6338 4209
Closing Date: 11 pm, 25 August, 2022
