An exciting pivotal role in the Faculty of Science to deliver the business operations and achievement of the strategic goals!
1. An exciting leadership opportunity in the Faculty of Science
2. Work alongside impactful leaders to lead and support the Faculty’s strategy and efficacy
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About Faculty of Science
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful 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.
Our strength is our breadth of expertise. Faculty of Science is the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.
This depth of knowledge positions the faculty to better understand, explore and impact our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.
About the Role
The Director Strategy, Planning and Resources is a key leadership position and plays a critical role in the Faculty of Science in the delivery of its business operations and the achievement of its strategic and operational goals. The position reports directly to the Faculty Executive Director (FED) and provides high-level, strategic and expert advice to the Dean and Faculty leadership in support of strategy development and operational planning.
The primary focus of the Director is to oversee major Faculty and School initiatives and projects of strategic importance, including business case development, performance evaluation and business analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. The Director may also be requested to lead or contribute to other, complex ad-hoc projects that support Faculty strategy and efficacy.
The Director works closely with University stakeholders and is a key interface with the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio and Chancellery, advocating for the Faculty’s needs as well as ensuring awareness of University-wide requirements. They are required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across the University and ensuring that the Faculty’s interests are represented at the University level.
For a more detailed outline of the scope and responsibilities of this role please refer to the attached Position Description.
About You
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate your prior record of delivery in relation to:
3. A relevant qualification with extensive relevant experience in a similar position; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
4. Substantial management experience in a large and complex organization with an emphasis on strategic and financial management.
5. Demonstrated strategic leadership and experience in formulating and delivering strategic plans, aligning organizational strategies, and balancing resourcing demands, preferably within a complex environment.
6. Demonstrated financial, workforce and broader resource management skills in a complex business environment including high-level budgeting and the capacity to analyze and interpret non-cognate data, infer outcomes, and devise strategies to address performance outcomes.
7. The ability to build trusting and productive relationships with stakeholders with diverse needs, perspectives, and priorities in a large and complex organization and to manage conflict and/or sensitive issues with discretion and respect.
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If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your resume including a brief cover letter outlining your interest and 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
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