The University of Sydney Business School is seeking to appoint our next Chief Learning Innovation Officer, a newly created position that will play a key leadership role within one of the world's best research universities and its triple-accredited Business School, ranked in the top 1% of business schools worldwide, and global leaders in management education. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to and steer the digital and strategic direction of a Business School recognised for its excellence in research, education, and community engagement.

In this role, you will work closely with the Faculty General Manager and the Business School's leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership to support our academic and digital innovation endeavours. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing the Business School's digital education strategy, ensuring alignment with the University of Sydney's ambitious 2032 Strategy, which emphasises research excellence, a transformative educational experience, sustainability, and a commitment to a thriving and diverse community.

Key responsibilities include developing the Business School's digital learning strategy, learning design, product development, stakeholder relations, and technology deployment. You will be instrumental in driving strategic change, ensuring operational alignment across the Business School, and enhancing our culture of excellence, trust, and accountability. This position requires a dynamic leader capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships, guiding and developing our professional staff and service culture, and contributing to the University's governance and strategic decision-making processes.

A seasoned executive with excellent capacity to oversee the full suite of functions in the portfolio, the Chief Learning Innovation Officer will play a pivotal role in our ongoing efforts to enhance and amplify the Business School's educational offerings both domestically and globally. We are in search of a proactive leader who can work collaboratively, strategically, and effectively to ensure we continue to strengthen our operating model and services to embrace and realise our ambitions. Experience in higher education management and an understanding of the strategic issues facing the sector both nationally and internationally are essential.

This is a continuing appointment offering an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Join us in shaping the future of the University of Sydney Business School and contributing to our mission of developing responsible leaders and impactful knowledge for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Odgers Berndtson is assisting The University of Sydney with this appointment.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Dr Alistair Clark on +61 436 019 746 or Alistair.Clark@odgersberndtson.com or Phillipa Whitehouse on Phillipa.Whitehouse@odgersberndtson.com or +61 438 678 833.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be discussed with the preferred candidate if required.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 23 January 2025.

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