For more than a century, The University of Queensland has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world. Across our three campuses, UQ’s 6,600 staff and 52,000+ students deliver and experience unparalleled teaching, learning and research excellence that creates positive change globally.

Our Academic Services Division has primary responsibility for the delivering student focused professional and administrative services in support of the University’s academic activities. These include Academic Policy and Programs; Admissions; Examinations; Student Centres; Student Complaints and Grievance Resolution; Student Fees and Scholarships; Student Progression and the management of teaching spaces, as well as contributing to student-related policy development.

The role

The Associate Director will provide leadership and strategic oversight for the diverse activities of specified units within the division, including our Student Centres, University Admissions, and Student Progression. The Associate Director will be expected to operate with a high overall degree of automony with broad direction, and will also have responsibility for effective and efficient service delivery to contribute to achieving the University’s strategic goals and objectives, and ensuring relevant University activities comply with legislation and policy.

The person

To be successful you will have extensive experience, preferably in a tertiary education institution, with a significant focus on management of others. A strong track record of translating strategic objectives into operational practices and a proven ability to work in a complex, rapidly changing and uncertain environment is essential, as are excellent communication skills (including the ability to write clear and concise reports) to liaise and negotiate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at HEW Level 10A. A competitive remuneration package, with 17% employer superannuation contributions, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Employees can take advantage of UQ’s Sport Facilities and Fitness Passport, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, and many other benefits.

The Associate Director is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university. Travel to our Gatton and Herston campuses will be required on occasion.

Here at UQ we value diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information and points of contact if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

Position Description

Associate Director ASD - AppointmentBooklet.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Helen Morahan on +61 7 334 67515 or studentadmin@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below.

All applicants must supply the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Selection Criteria responses

For information on completing the application process click here.