Exciting opportunity to work within executive services team within office of senior deputy vice-chancellor

The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

About Us

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role

Working in the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (SDVC) executive services team, you will be responsible for the processes, tasks and activities that support operational, strategic and project implementation relevant to the portfolio of the Chief TAFE Officer and CEO of TAFE

An example of duties you may perform will include:

Engage and work with leaders across the portfolio and the university to optimise outcomes for portfolio priorities within the Strategic Plan, 2022-2028 and annual university operational plan.

Provide high-level support to the Chief TAFE Officer and CEO of TAFE and the broader portfolio leadership team in the successful implementation of key strategic projects, programs and initiatives.

Provide high quality and timely executive, project and advisory services on a range of strategic and operational matters

This is a full time continuing position at a HEP 8 classification with salary range being, $110,100 - $123,987 per annum working 36.75 hours per week.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Track record of project management in a complex and relevant environment and/or; relevant post-secondary qualifications

Experience in strategic and operational planning with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Outstanding internal and external stakeholder engagement experience that has delivered high quality outcomes.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and cross-cultural, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Astute analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to think creatively and boldly, act strategically, be flexible and agile in response to complex issues.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with high volume workload, competing priorities and unexpected events, exercising judgement and taking action accordingly, and ensuring tasks are completed on time.

What We Offer

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, gym memberships and other benefits, please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.

How to APPLY

To view a copy of the position description and/or to apply for the role, please visit our careers website.

Your application must include:

A cover letter which addresses the selection criteria (no more than 3 pages),

A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description.

Your resume.

For specific queries related to the role, please contact Linda Moore, on [email protected].

Application Closing Date: 16 June 2025 at 11:59 pm

Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership level. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.