Ref 3443/21 - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government & Alliances

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Senior Remuneration Package
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term for 5 years, Parramatta South Campus

WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed-term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.   The University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, and as a research leader, over 85 per cent of the University’s assessed research is rated at ‘World Standard’ or above.

The University is seeking to appoint a Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances. On the direction of the Vice-Chancellor and President, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy Government, and Alliances will drive the realisation of high-level strategic and collaborative objectives for the University.

The position will lead the University’s government relations and advocacy initiatives, alongside aligned industry and community engagement activities. This also encompasses the direction of the University’s major alliances and strategic partnerships with peak bodies, policy groups and other higher education institutions. Additionally, the role includes the leadership of the ‘Flight Path’ and ‘Western Sydney Creative’ strategic initiatives and the direction of the Centre for Western Sydney.

The University is seeking to appoint an executive leader with a thorough understanding of the higher education sector and the political, social and economic landscape of the Western Sydney region. The successful applicant will have a strong background developing high level collaborative partnerships with all levels of government, the university and vocational sector, industry and community organisations.

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for a period of 5 years, based at the Parramatta Campus.

To apply, please review the position description and address all selection criteria within your application.

Remuneration: A senior remuneration package is applicable to this appointment

Position enquiries: Yvonne Bondarek, Recruitment Team Leader via [email protected]

Closing date: 8.30pm, Thursday 29 July 2021

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