Associate Director - Engagement, Commercial & Business Quality

Job no: HRC0007784

Category: HEW 10+

Position: Full Time Fixed Term 5 Years

Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus

About 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 creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are 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.

About the Unit

Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) is responsible for the planning, development and operation of the University’s physical infrastructure and estate. This includes both operational services delivery and the management and upkeep of facilities to support the strategic objectives of the University to meet the needs of students, staff and the University community.

IFS delivers comprehensive facilities management to support the teaching and research goals of the University. With a team of over 60 staff, IFS provides a diverse range of services.

Be challenged and imagine with us

The Associate Director - Engagement, Commercial and Business Quality is a senior role in the IFS management team, supporting the Director IFS. In this role, you will manage a diverse team leading the delivery of departmental continuous improvement, commercial property management, engagement, and risk, safety & compliance embedding and developing high-quality and strategically aligned operations across the department.

Contributing to the strategic direction of the IFS team, the Associate Director with be responsible for:

• Engagement and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Commercial management
• Risk, compliance, quality and safety of operations
• Emergency preparedness
• Business administration including finance operations and budgets, training, reporting and analysis

This 5 Year Fixed Term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land) with travel to the University’s campuses on the Central Coast, and Newcastle City, plus regional campuses in Tamworth, Taree, Port Macquarie and Sydney. 

How will you inspire us?

The successful applicant will have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to manage business operations across the aspects of this role’s responsibility in a large complex organisation, with an understanding of key technical service deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to set 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.
• Demonstrated ability to positively motivate and lead staff displaying openness and resilience in responding to change in strategic direction and vision. 
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Highly developed leadership skills, management skills and commercial acumen.

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

What we offer

A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer and a range of flexible salary packaging options is also available.

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

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.

Your next steps

 Please visit here 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 resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A point-by-point response addressing each of the Essential Criteria listed in the position description

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 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

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

Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kevin McCarthy, Director Infrastructure and Facilities Services on 0458841098 or via email kevin.mccarthy@newcastle.edu.au

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Closing date: 19^th August 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.  

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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