CIFAL Newcastle Centre Director

Job no: HRC0006961

Salary Range: $130,798 to $140,139pa + 17% superannuation

Position: Full-time 12-months fixed-term (with possibility of extension)  

Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus

Our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. For more information click here – Our Uni.

CIFAL Newcastle is a collaborative endeavour between the City of Newcastle, the University and the UNITAR. The centre is hosted by the University of Newcastle.

Our unit

CIFAL Newcastle is a not-for-profit organisation affiliated to the United Nations through its parent body, UNITAR. It is an international training centre whose mission is to build the capacity of authorities and leaders in civil society, locally, nationally, and internationally. This is achieved through delivering quality training in targeted areas related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at all levels, from non-award short courses through to Masters level degrees.

For administrative purposes, the centre is located within the Vice-Chancellors Division under the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic Excellence.

Be challenged and imagine with us

The CIFAL Newcastle Centre Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for the CIFAL Newcastle Centre. The aim of the Centre is to train, convene and create partnerships and projects that contribute to achieving the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals locally, throughout the region, and globally. The Centre Director will contribute to this goal by working collaboratively with program leaders, the University, broader communities, and community partners to help achieve the Goals through CIFAL Newcastle activities.

How will you inspire us

The Centre Director must enthusiastically support and be familiar with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, embrace the values of the University of Newcastle, and respect its tradition of serving students of diverse background, especially Indigenous Australians.

If successful, you will be responsible for a diverse range of functions including design and implementation of a suite of programming. This will include research, training and awareness raising initiatives that simultaneously satisfy the strategic objectives of the University of Newcastle, the requirements of the City of Newcastle and address the United Nations priorities related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The ideal candidate will have an academic background including research experience and an in-depth understanding of the Australian tertiary education sector as well as teaching and learning experience in curriculum design and delivery.

Essential criteria include:

• PhD qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive industry or government experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• Minimum five-years’ experience in an academic, postdoctoral, or professional role in a field relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience including the ability to lead/inspire others to deliver exceptional outcomes;
• Proven capability in managing programs, large projects including financial management. Strong commercial acumen and high-level negotiating and influencing experience;
• Demonstrated ability to apply strategic direction and use sound judgement to make critical decisions;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and networks in a consultative and collaboratively manner with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to represent the University externally;
• Highly developed leadership and management skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences;

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

What we offer

This position will be offered as a full-time 12 month fixed term role with a salary range of $130,798 to $140,139 plus 17% superannuation.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please click here.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

Your next steps

Visit this page for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your curriculum vitae
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity and addressing the selection criteria

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 2 - 3 pages.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kathy Hadley, Executive Assistant, Office of Academic Excellence on (02) 4921 7700 or via email at kathy.hadley@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 30^th May 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.  

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