• Provide educational and commercial leadership in Australia & New Zealand
• Inspire experienced and committed executive team supporting passionate staff
• Flexible location - Byron Bay preferred

A Senior Executive leadership role in a global business committed to transforming lives through education.

About the role

Due to an internal promotion, SAE Creative Media Institute is looking for a new General Manager for SAE Australasia.  SAE is an established dual sector provider specialising in creative industries.  Reporting to the Executive General Manager Creative Media, this leadership role is responsible for the development and execution of strategic and operational plans that drive growth, profitability and quality education outcomes.  If you have a passion for education, outstanding commercial skills, a natural ability to inspire people and a desire to join a fun, global organisation poised for growth, this could be the role for you!

The person we seek will ideally have the following:

• Significant senior/executive leadership and management experience, preferably in higher education and vocational education
• Ability to simplify complex operational ideas to develop clear strategies
• Excellent operational planning and organisational skills having worked with diverse people, structures and locations
• Strong record of delivering on financial and business performance expectations
• Evidence of achieving targeted objectives in challenging, competitive environments
• History of developing and negotiating new business opportunities and partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change to achieve strategic objectives
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills leading and enhancing relationships with key regulatory bodies, industry associations, government and other relevant stakeholders
• Proven ability to work in and foster a collegial working environment
• An inclusive and consultative style
• Action-orientation, a willingness to be progressive, take calculated risks and challenge status quo
• Forward thinking and able to achieve success through others
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to make good judgement calls regarding people and situations
• Transparent with approach, vision and communication
• Post-graduate business studies or equivalent
• Ability to travel across Australia and New Zealand regularly and internationally as required

What we can offer you:

• An exciting, prominent leadership position within an extensive global education network
• Committed, hardworking but fun and friendly team environment with a winning attitude
• A role based in one of Australia’s creative hubs, Byron Bay, with modern facilities and a beautiful campus
• Career opportunities and professional development

About Us

Established in 1976, SAE Creative Media Institute is Australia’s leading private educator in niche creative programs, and globally SAE delivers offerings to over 10,000 students at more than 50 campuses around the world.

SAE is recognised for providing students with access to the best industry equipment and facilities, employing teaching staff with strong industry experience and delivering hands on teaching and learning in small class environments. The Institute engages with industry to develop curriculum that is relevant to local and global workforce needs.

Nationally and globally, SAE offers an extensive suite of creative media programs, from short courses and professional training through to bachelor and postgraduate degrees.

SAE is part of the Careers and Industry Division of the Navitas group.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Navitas promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students and clients.

We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and diverse community groups.

How to apply

Please apply online to lodge your application successfully.  For enquiries about the role, please contact Lee Aitken, Executive General Manager Creative Media on l.aitken@sae.edu.

Applications close on Sunday, 24th November 2019 at 11.59pm however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants prior to close date.  Applications received after the close date may be considered pending the recruitment process.

Extra information

For further information or to view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers

Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia.

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