Position Details

• Fixed term until Dec 2024 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $129,628 - $137,389 p.a.
• This position is located at one of the Flinders University Rural and Remote Health Campuses in the Northern Territory (NT) or South Australia (SA).
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About Flinders Rural and Remote Health

Flinders University has a considerable presence in rural and remote communities throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory. This geographic footprint across the Australian Central Corridor is a defining feature of Flinders University. Our regional academic programs and research positively impact some of the most diverse and culturally rich communities in Australia. Many activities are supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Department of Health Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program. Our Rural and Remote Health South Australian campuses include Mt. Gambier, Victor Harbor, Murray Bridge, Barossa, Renmark, and Berri. Our Northern Territory presence captures Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, and Tennant Creek.

The College of Medicine and Public Health’s collective vision is to be recognised as the global leader in producing a committed, highly skilled, and culturally safe rural and remote health workforce, and rural and remote health research; both of which pay attention to the needs of our First Nations communities.

Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters on which its campuses are located, these are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South-East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders past, present, and emerging.

About the Role

We are seeking a Deputy Director of Operations to join our Rural and Remote Health discipline and lead the provision of professional support services across South Australia and the Northern Territory. This new position will be accountable for providing direction for the geographically dispersed team delivering services such as Finance, Information Technology, Program Management and Facilities. Fostering and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders is a key aspect to the role, including staff, industry, government, and external organisations. The Deputy Director will work with budget holders to support their budget implementation and plan activities for Rural and Remote Health, as well as providing strategic advice relating to funding agreements and annual reports.

This position will include regular travel throughout the Flinders Rural and Remote Health Footprint; as well as some out-of-hours work where required.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated operations leader with a health, education, or public sector background. Highly skilled in the management of human, financial and physical resources, our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to set team direction, influence a positive organisation culture, and resolve problems using their independent judgement. The Deputy Director of Operations will reflect a strong commitment to the University’s principles of affirmative action for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; with a sound understanding of issues associated with education and health services in rural and remote environments. An effective communicator and collaborator, the Deputy Director will be able to influence, analyse, compile, and present data including funding submissions to a vast range of audiences.

Furthermore, our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Degree qualifications in a relevant discipline and extensive relevant experience, and/or proven expertise.
• Advanced analytical skills and financial management expertise (including the application of financial management systems, analysis and reporting of financial data).
• An ability to provide management support, change management and quality improvement processes.
• Extensive knowledge and/or understanding of the contemporary issues affecting the higher education sector, particularly health professional education, and health policies (desirable).

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Wide range of professional development activities and services.
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff.
• For Northern Territory employees we offer 6 weeks annual leave + district allowance.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 
• If located in South Australia: It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
• If located in the Northern Territory: Northern Territory Government legislation (the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007) now requires all individuals in child related employment or whose duties involve, or are likely to involve, contact with a child, to hold a valid 'Working with Children Clearance' (Ochre Card). This position involves child related work and is assessed as requiring a Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Liam Murphy (Director of Operations, Rural and Remote Health).

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police, Ochre Card - Government of the Northern Territory, Working With Children Check - Government of South Australia

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

07 June 2023

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.