Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia

Job No: APTAV101331#055

Provide well-researched analysis, advice and communication on a range of university strategic matters

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Join ACU's Office of the Vice-Chancellor & President, where high-level executive and strategic decision making takes place

Full time, continuing role at our North Sydney campus

About the role:

Operating within The Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President, the Advisor Strategy and Insights supports the Office in providing well-researched analysis, advice and communication on a range of matters related to the university's broader strategic objectives, internal initiatives and measures, and conditions in the external environment which may impact the university and/or the sector. This work is undertaken to facilitate executive decision-making and achieve the university's mission and organisational outcomes.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with, and as a high-level advisor to the Chief of Staff, while also collaborating with stakeholders across the university to monitor progress on the delivery of ACU's strategic priorities. Responsibilities will include coordination of reporting on strategic goals and initiatives, governance reporting, and monitoring performance against strategic metrics, all of which underpin informed leadership and drive progress toward the ambitions outlined in Vision 2033.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Margriet Wooldridge, Chief of Staff - Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President at: [email protected]

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $160,095 - $170,833 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $135,360 - $144,538 (pro rata) pa (HEW 9), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

resume (maximum 5 pages).

responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.

brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 25-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

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