We are seeking an outstanding individual to step into this pivotal position as the Chief of Staff at Swinburne University.
As the Chief of Staff, you will provide high-level advice and executive support to the Vice-Chancellor and to assist cross-functional coordination and monitor implementation of strategic major projects.
In conjunction with VC, Council and EG, the Chief of Staff will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the University 3–5-year strategic plan.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader; as you will be the Secretary to the University’s EG, leads and manages the staff of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and prioritises and coordinates the Vice-Chancellor’s program of external engagement.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Qualifications
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd July 2023 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
As the Chief of Staff, you will provide high-level advice and executive support to the Vice-Chancellor and to assist cross-functional coordination and monitor implementation of strategic major projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader; as you will be the Secretary to the University’s EG, leads and manages the staff of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and prioritises and coordinates the Vice-Chancellor’s program of external engagement.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated ability working with confidential and other sensitive information.
- Significant experience representing organisations in each of advocacy, negotiating, and relationship building/management capacities.
- Advanced analytical and communication skills including the ability to assimilate and correlate disconnected information and provide meaningful business insights to enable executive and other decision making.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Qualifications
- A postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd July 2023 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
