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Faculty Executive Director, Science
Job no: 0034176
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time Fixed-term for 5 years.
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Salary: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated plus 17% super
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time Fixed-term for 5 years.
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Salary: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated plus 17% super
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Dean, The Faculty Executive Director provides high-level leadership in the management of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Science. The Faculty Executive Director (FED) is the most senior professional staff member within the Faculty and together with the senior academic leaders, forms the executive team. The FED provides strategic leadership relating to professional portfolio areas and oversight of the preparation and implementation of strategic and operational business plans.
Reporting directly to the Dean, The Faculty Executive Director provides high-level leadership in the management of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Science. The Faculty Executive Director (FED) is the most senior professional staff member within the Faculty and together with the senior academic leaders, forms the executive team. The FED provides strategic leadership relating to professional portfolio areas and oversight of the preparation and implementation of strategic and operational business plans.
The FED ensures appropriate management of the professional workforce across multiple professional areas within the Faculty ensuring high standards of service delivery to enable the achievement of the Academic Divisions strategic and operational objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: Accountable for ensuring the Faculty Operational plan aligns with Divisional strategic objectives
- PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP: Accountable for achievement of the Faculty Operational Plan in line with agreed financial metrics
- SERVICE DELIVERY AND QUALITY LEADERSHIP: Accountable for effective procurement, management and deployment of professional services to deliver Faculty teaching and learning and research outcomes.
- RELATIONSHIP AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Builds and maintains collaborative relationships internally and externally.
Who We Are Looking For
A dynamic professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership and management abilities, providing vision, innovation, and guidance to our management team. You will excel in fostering a high-performance, results-driven, and service-oriented environment for professional and academic staff.
A dynamic professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership and management abilities, providing vision, innovation, and guidance to our management team. You will excel in fostering a high-performance, results-driven, and service-oriented environment for professional and academic staff.
You will also have:
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. Significant experience in a senior management role within the tertiary sector or an environment of similar complexity
- High order conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to plan at strategic and operational levels and deliver innovative solutions. Organisational project management skills to deliver projects and complex services on time and on budget.
- Proven ability to lead strategic and financial planning and policy development including a demonstrated capacity to conceive, develop and implement and evaluate management strategies and initiatives that progress the achievement of organisational goals and deliver complex programs and services.
- Extensive leadership and management experience in a large complex and dynamic service-orientated environment requiring the coordination, integration and management of a range of people, resources and business service functions.
- Demonstrated resilience in fluid and changing operating environments, operating with integrity and decisiveness.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate does not have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
The Team – “Faculty of Science“
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied research scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied research scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
What We Offer You!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Daniela Giandinoto, Assistant Director Human Resources via email at daniela.giandinoto@unimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Wednesday 26 June 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Advertised: 06 Jun 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time