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Deputy director - student advising

Mackay
CQUniversity
Deputy Director
Posted: 9 June
Offer description

* Continuing, Full-Time
* Students Directorate
* CQUniversity Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Sydney, Townsville or working from home (Relocation support available)
* Circa $147,900 pa cash salary plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Deputy Director, Student Advising is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategy, performance and continuous improvement of CQUniversity's student advising services.

You will lead a geographically dispersed team to deliver a consistent, high‐quality advising experience that supports student success, satisfaction and retention. A key priority will be strengthening the Student Service SPOT model through data‐informed decision‐making, service innovation and effective collaboration across the University.

As a member of the Directorate's leadership team, you will contribute to institutional strategy, policy and service design, while fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Focus Areas

* Leading the strategic direction and optimisation of student advising services.
* Using data and insights to improve student outcomes and experience.
* Collaborating across academic and professional areas to enhance the student journey.
* Overseeing service design, programs and initiatives aligned to student needs.
* Managing resources and workforce planning to support sustainable service delivery.
* Building capability and performance across a diverse, multi‐campus team.

Benefits

* 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award‐winning superfund)
* 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
* 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Requirements

Essential:

* Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience, or equivalent senior management expertise.
* Proven success in leading customer‐focused service functions, including strategy development, operational delivery and resource management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high‐performing, geographically dispersed teams.
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing at senior levels.
* Strong analytical capability with experience using data to inform strategy and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

* Deep understanding of the Australian tertiary education sector and student advising practices.
* Knowledge of contemporary student success, retention and engagement strategies.

Equal Opportunity – CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post‐study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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