Director - Central Australian Operations & Strategy

Context Statement: Batchelor Institute is the only First Nations dual sector tertiary education provider in Australia. The Institute is uniquely positioned to recognise multiple ways of being, doing and knowing in the world. The Institute recognises the Sovereignty of multiple Nations and privilege the positioning of First Nations peoples as knowledge holders in all educational transactions with Western knowledge systems. To play a key role in understanding of Council’s vision to enlist First Nation’s perspectives, philosophies and practices in all learning and teaching and operations of the Institute.
 
Primary Objective: The Director will lead and enhance the lnstitute's service delivery in Central Australia with a strong focus on establishing 'best practice' collaborative relationships with a range of other organisations and service providers in achieving this. The position will be based at the Desert People Centre (DPC) in Alice Springs, and have responsibility for achieving excellence in delivery, management, coordination of Batchelor lnstitute's core business in Vocational Education & Training, Tertiary Education and Research sectors in Central Australia. The success of the position will be determined by the achievement of structured and planned growth in education and training delivery in the Central and Barkley Regions, efficiencies in campus operations, improved client focus and the establishment of a range of collaborative relationships aligned to key business areas, including key First Nations interest groups. The position is a member of the Bl Executive Leadership Advisory Team (ELAT).
 
This position is identified for appointment of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and the ELAT to build organisational capability and effective communications designed to ensure service delivery within the Central Australian region is aligned to and integrated with the lnstitute's policies and procedures and Strategic Plan, and the needs and priorities of the region.
2. Utilising the Desert Peoples Centre joint venture agreement, maximise the mutual benefit for the Batchelor Institute and Centre for Appropriate Technology by ensuring the provision of strategic input, coordinated joint venture business development and the implementation of agreed key initiatives.
3. Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships and strategic alliances with First Nations communities and key First Nations organisations, Industry, government agencies, non-Government Organisations, Shires, Land Councils, Desert Knowledge Precinct tenants and other service providers including Remote Jobs and Communities programs to achieve improved business outcomes and business growth:
4. Support the lnstitute's Tertiary Education and Research programs in Central Australia with a strong focus on increased student participation, tailored support and commensurate external funding.
5. In partnership with the Dean of Faculty Tertiary Education and Research, Director of VET Business Operations and the CEO, develop and manage the Remote Learning Centre's strategy for targeted communities across Central Australia.
6. Ensure effective and efficient operations of campus and facilities management and all regional infrastructure and effectively manage the Alice Springs Campus budget.
7. Develop a strategic vision for an increased Institute presence in Central Australia and the Barkley region including identifying and preparing tender/external funding submissions for future DPC campus additions.
8. Work closely with other Executive Members and contribute to the leadership and performance of the Institute through membership of the Executive Leadership Team.
9. Provide support to the Desert People's Centre Board of Management as agreed with Centre for Appropriate Technology (CfAT) and represent Batchelor Institute in key forums.

Selection Criteria – Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities and organisations.
2. Demonstrated high level capability in the efficient and effective management of fiscal and human resources to achieve organisational level outcomes and the ability to apply this to the Institute' structure, functions and objectives.
3. Demonstrated success in creating collaborative and strategic partnerships as well as high level ability to build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders to link strategy, policy, and operational activities.
4. Proven high level strategic management, analytical, risk management and project management skills in a multi-disciplinary environment and a record of achievement in delivering key projects and operational services.
5. Demonstrated entrepreneurial capability, specifically the ability to identify and convert strategic opportunities into demonstrable growth initiatives that enhance the lnstitute's standing and operational footprint.
6. Well-developed leadership skills and a proven ability to establish effective collaborative relationships to build organisational capability and responsiveness.
7. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience in VET and/or Higher Education.
8. Sound knowledge of and commitment to WHS principles with a demonstrated ability to integrate and implement these at the strategic level.

Additional information:

• Copies of qualifications must be submitted.
• Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to
• The COVID-19 Safety Management Plan and other COVID-19 related information Policy and Procedure require all Batchelor Institute workers to have had a third COVID-19 vaccination. Temporary or permanent exemptions apply in certain circumstances.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess and maintain a C class Driver’s Licence.

Applications for this position will close on Monday 1st April 2024.

How to apply:

• All applications must include a completed application lodgement form
• Each selection criteria must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included
• Applications are to be emailed to ***********@batchelor.edu.au

For further information regarding this position please contact ***********@batchelor.edu.au or call (08) 8939 7***.