Senior Advisor, Strategy & Operations

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Melbourne, VICTORIA
Deadline: 18 Dec 2022

  • Full-time, Continuing
  • Located at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
  • HEO9 or HEO10 – TRP $137,322 – $145,480 or $146,840 inclusive of 17% superannuation 

About the position

The position manages the provision of support and advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Students (DVC S) on a day-to-day and strategic basis which promotes achievement of the University’s strategic objectives. The position covers a very broad ambit of University business and involves managing emergent issues as well as ongoing tasks including managing executive support to La Trobe University’s Senior Executive Group. You will be accountable for the provision of complex and proactive executive support to senior University-level stakeholders, providing professional guidance and advice from the office of the DVC Students. You will lead the analysis and assessment of complex issues and work collaboratively with leaders across the Students Division to implement solutions to challenging and complex issues that impact and truly make a difference to the student experience.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in the management of significant human and material resources, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or experience and expertise in the provision of strategic policy advice affecting the direction of the University, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues influencing student transition, retention, employability and success in higher education.
  • Proven ability to provide quality advice and professional leadership on complex issues and appropriately manage sensitive and confidential information.
  • Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for achievement of objectives and programs affecting a significant organisational area at Business Unit/School/Division level or equivalent.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions.
  • Proven ability to deal with concepts, decisions and complex information or situations in an efficient and effective manner.  Capable, agile, flexible and patient with process, and the ideas of others.
  • Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change.
  • Strong leadership skills including the ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.
  • Proven record of managing and controlling substantial budget/resources/funding and an understanding of financial management procedures.
  • Highly developed knowledge of the principles, theory and practice of the area of responsibility and an awareness of broader developments relevant to the University.
  • Awareness of likely effect of change in economic, social and governmental and technological environment.
  • Awareness and understanding of the activities, objectives and strategic direction of the University, both current and future, in a global context.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://youtu.be/6KCZyoQfw7E

Benefits:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • On site child care facilities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 18th December 2022

Position Enquiries:  Jessica Vanderlelie via Email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - HEO10 Senior Advisor, Strategy & Operations.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

  • An up to date resume; and
  • A two-page cover letter outlining your motivations for applying for this role, and why you feel you would be successful in the position. Please also addresses the below bullet points from the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description:
    • Demonstrated capacity to take a strategic role and exercise sound financial and business planning decisions, including managing substantial resources/budgets.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions.
    • Highly developed political and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with a wide range of key stakeholders within a complex environment to prevent and resolve matters.

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Why La Trobe: 

  • Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
  • Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
  • Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.



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