AddressAbout us
ACAP, The Australian College of Applied Professions, a college of Navitas’ Careers and Industry division, is Australia's leading independent provider of tertiary education, delivering accredited courses in psychology, counselling, coaching, criminology, social work, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).
At ACAP we change lives. We equip our students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers.
About the role
Navitas is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the development and execution of strategic and operational plans that drive growth, profitability and quality education outcomes for ACAP.
If you're after an inspiring leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation backed by a global entity, then this opportunity could be for you.
As the General Manager of ACAP and part of the wider divisional executive team overseeing multiple business units, you'll have the exciting task of providing inspiring leadership to a well-established senior leadership team. Your vision and execution will be crucial in developing, recommending, and implementing strategies and business plans aimed at driving positive student outcomes, revenue growth and profitability.
You'll also play a key role in fostering a progressive and adaptable culture within the organisation, one that prioritises continuous improvement, student success, innovation, and growth.
Day-to-day, you'll oversee operational management, staff allocation and development, as well as financial management and controls.
Additionally, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting on budgeted outcomes and controlling expenditure.
Moreover, you'll nurture and enhance relationships with key regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and educational standards.
If you have a passion for education, exceptional commercial skills, and a natural ability to inspire others, then we invite you to consider joining our dynamic team at ACAP!
The ideal candidate
This role is suited to an experienced and influential leader with extensive experience in the Higher Education sector, you lead by example, and are operationally strategic with demonstrated success in managing budgets and financial control whilst driving a positive and progressive culture where change is fluid. Your strong emotional intelligence and ability to make good judgement calls are essential to success, met with your clear vision, strategic approach and exceptional communication skills.
Applicants must meet and address the essential criteria
- Significant senior/executive leadership and management experience in Higher Education and vocational education
- High-level experience in budget management with a track record in driving business performance and delivering strong financial results
- Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills
- Evidence in your ability to lead teams, and drive change, challenging the status quo, and achieving strategic objectives in a progressive educational environment
- Post-graduate business studies or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of and/or experience working with professional bodies
- Experience navigating diverse organisational structures and locations
- You are located in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide with full working rights in Australia
Why join us?
- An exciting, prominent leadership position within an extensive global education network
- Commitment to professional development with unlimited career pathways
- Collegial and collaborative environment
- Purpose driven culture attracting change makers, our staff and students join forces in a shared vision to achieve REAL WORLD CHANGE
- Diversity and equity of our workforce is our passion and priority; we embrace difference and ensure accessibility
- We eliminate roadblocks to fast track our achievements and reach our goals without barriers
- Mobility within the business and flexible working arrangements
Some perks and benefits include
- 50% discount on courses with Navitas’ Colleges
- Health & Wellbeing packages, including free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, discounts on travel, accommodation and insurance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
Diversity and inclusion
ACAP promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace delivers a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students, and clients. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and diverse community groups.
How to apply
- Submit your CV and cover letter; No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.
- Applications will be assessed upon receipt. Applications remain open until the role has been appointed.
- For enquiries, please contact Stefanie Leich, Head of HR on 0423 350 ***.
To our agency partners - thank you for your interest however, we will not be accepting unsolicited applications and we do not require support for this role, at this stage.
Extra information
To learn more about ACAP visit ACAP website
Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and undergo criminal records and working with children check.
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