Role
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and working as a key member of the College Executive, the College General Manager is responsible for enabling the overall performance of the College across strategy, operations, people and resources.
You will play a central role in translating strategy into action, ensuring that plans are effectively implemented and that the College is operating with discipline, alignment and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating strategic and operational planning
* Overseeing financial management, governance and resource allocation
* Driving operational effectiveness and continuous improvement
* Supporting major initiatives and change programs
* Providing high-quality advice to inform decision‐making
* Leading and developing professional staff and building capability across teams
* Fostering a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurialism
* Strengthening alignment between the College and broader University functions
About You
You are an experienced senior leader with a track record of delivering outcomes in complex organisations. You are comfortable working at pace, navigating ambiguity and influencing across diverse stakeholder groups.
* Experience supporting executive leadership to deliver strategy and organisational priorities
* Strong financial, operational and governance capability
* Demonstrated experience leading change and improving performance
* The ability to build trust while introducing new ways of working
* Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* A proactive and solutions‐focused approach
Experience in higher education is valued, though not essential. Candidates from government, research, health, or other large and complex operating environments are encouraged where they bring relevant experience and perspective. You will be someone who brings fresh thinking, energy and initiative while respecting the strengths of existing teams and culture.
Why Join
These roles offer the opportunity to contribute at a senior level within a university that is actively evolving and looking outward.
* Work closely with senior academic leaders on strategic priorities
* Influence the direction and performance of large, complex Colleges
* Drive meaningful change across people, systems and processes
* Contribute to research growth, international expansion and industry engagement
* Be part of a broader leadership group shaping the University's future
Applications close 18th May 2026.
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