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Manager, Strategic Priorities
Your New Company
They are a national not-for-profit with a clear goal of improving education outcomes through research and industry collaboration, to enhance education outputs across Australia.
Your New Role
As the Manager, Strategic Priorities, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Providing Expert Advice & Support: You will offer expert advice and counsel to the Senior Manager, ensuring they are well-briefed on risks and issues. You will support the effective management of the Senior Manager’s priorities by leading or supporting cross-department and cross-division initiatives and planning.
* Identifying Strategic Opportunities: You will identify strategic opportunities and, as needed or directed by the CEO and executive team, provide support for cross-organisational priorities.
* Acting as a Proxy: You will act as a proxy on behalf of the Senior Manager when required, representing their interests and ensuring continuity in decision-making and operations.
* Managing & Communicating Priorities: You will drive the effective management, delivery, and communication of cross-department and cross-division strategic and operational priorities. This includes overseeing the implementation of planning and change initiatives.
* Overseeing Leadership Team Operations: You will ensure the effective operation of the Senior Leadership Team by organising agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for leadership meetings.
* Leading Team Development: You will lead the performance and professional development of team members, fostering a highly productive and collaborative team environment.
* Engaging Stakeholders: You will engage with internal stakeholders to ensure effective framing of messaging and support the implementation of strategic initiatives.
* Coordinating Information Sharing: You will lead coordination and information sharing across the Strategy & Operations division, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and aligned.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Strategic planning, Policy and/or projects experience in a relatable field.
* A high level of coordination, facilitation, research, analysis, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
* An understanding of research Governance and ethics.
* Experience in managing, supporting, and developing staff to deliver organisational outcomes.
* The ability to effectively manage ambiguity and identify and deliver key priorities to a high standard.
* Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as business administration or policy, along with relevant experience.
* Excellent relationship management skills, influencing abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively and supportively across a range of business units.
What You'll Get in Return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, contributing to shaping the future of education in Australia.
* $600 per day + Super (open to discussing salary dependent on experience)
* Ongoing role, with potential for permanent employment
* 5 days per week - Monday to Friday
* Flexibility/hybrid working offered
* You will be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values collaboration and professional development. This role offers a high level of autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact on organisational objectives and outcomes.
What You Need to Do Now
Apply now online!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Research, Consulting, and General Business
* Industries
Higher Education and Non-profit Organizations
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