Business Partner (HEO 8)

• Based in Student and Academic Services at the Magill campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2023
• Commencement Salary: $104,143 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with, and acting as the key conduit between, Student and Academic Services (SAS) and the Academic Units to lead and implement SAS strategies and activities to achieve strategic and operational objectives for the Academic Units and SAS.

The position is also responsible for the effective leadership of the SAS Campus Team and functions. It involves the provision of high level expert advice and support in relation to academic and student administration to key stakeholders and the provision of specialised support to the Academic Units for program development and review, admissions, and credit assessment.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Student and Academic Services (SAS) provides senior leadership in student and academic administration in a distributed service environment. It is responsible for the development and maintenance of policy, information systems and procedural frameworks. The Unit coordinates and provides quality assurance for a number of University functions including student admissions, enrolments, examinations, graduations, student finance and scholarships.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and direction for a diverse range of core SAS business services relating to academic, student and international administration with a focus on continuous quality improvement and effective use of resources
• Exemplify the SAS values and positively contribute to SAS culture; championing the values of the Unit and providing effective deployment, performance development and management of staff
• Partner with Academic Units by providing critical comment, advice and briefings for the Executive Deans, Dean of Programs and General Managers as appropriate, on strategic and operational issues and the application of relevant University policies and procedures relevant to Academic Services
• Build relationships based on trust and expert advice which enable SAS to have influence on the AU strategic activities
• Develop and maintain effective relationships across the AUs to ensure AU Academic Services remains compliant with changes to University policies and processes. Through active participation in AU committees and collaboration with key stakeholders, ensure that AU requirements inform academic policy and process development

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent skills and knowledge at an appropriate level and a demonstrated commitment to the further development and enhancement of knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a collaborative team including fostering an effective service orientated and continuous improvement culture in a complex environment
• Demonstration of behaviours that align with SAS values
• High level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including demonstrated negotiating skills when working with senior staff on complex and sensitive issues, and the capacity to communicate effectively with people at all levels of an organisation
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of business and operational plans

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4238.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 3 July 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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