• Take the opportunity to contribute to the STEM College's strategic vision and help bring its goals to life
• Provide expert insights and strategic guidance to inform Executive decision-making.
• Full-time, ongoing appointment based at the City Campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.
• Salary Level HEW 10A $146,280 p.a. + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

About The Role

• Strategic Support: You will work closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) and the College Executive to contribute to the development and execution of the College's strategy.
• Innovation and Business Proposals: Identifying innovation opportunities, developing proposals, and crafting business cases for new initiatives.
• Expert Advice and Insights: Provide independent, actionable advice and insights based on data synthesis, helping guide internal and external decision-making processes.
• Representation: Act as the College's representative in broader RMIT working groups and ensure STEM College is well-represented in institutional decisions.
• Reporting and Presentations: Develop high-quality papers, presentations, and reports to communicate strategic and operational matters.

To be successful for this position, you will have:

• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing, leading and executing strategic planning activities with broad scope in a large and complex organisation, preferably in a tertiary education environment
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the strategic context, current policy agenda, and priorities within the higher education sector, including key trends, regulatory changes, funding models, and academic priorities
• Highly developed business writing skills and demonstrated experience in producing presentations, reports and briefing notes to a high standard
• Substantial experience in scoping, conducting and analysing quantitative and qualitative research and data on which to make sound decisions, paired with demonstrated digital capability to provide insights, commentary and data-based recommendations for varied audiences
• Demonstrated ability as a trusted advisor to build credibility and influence with senior executive in the higher education sector
• Excellent interpersonal, consultation, negotiation skills, with the ability to lead, direct and influence others, including a proven capacity to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external groups
• Proven ability to work with minimal guidance, in a collaborative team environment and with a strong understanding of matrix structures
• A strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to connect strategy and performance information (financial and non- financial) to support effective decision making
• Experienced in developing solutions to solve complex organisational problems, using in depth analysis and good judgement to select and apply/ recommend appropriate decisions

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in a related area of work at senior level. Professional experience in a tertiary education environment would be an advantage.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au

Position Description - Principal Advisor to the DVC STEM

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Applications close on Wednesday, 19^th of March.

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