Job no: 0062075
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Advancement
Salary: UOM 10 - $143, 913 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super
As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, after seven days of internal advertising, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:
- they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
- they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
- they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.
In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.
We welcome any Indigenous casual or fixed-term employees who meet the above criteria to apply.
About the Role
Are you a seasoned professional ready to step into the role of Associate Director, Operations? Join our team at MDHS Advancement, where you will provide leadership and support across various facets, including planning, reporting, HR, IT, finance, and business partnerships. Collaborating across cluster and shared services teams, you will ensure consistent service delivery for the faculty's Advancement program.
We are seeking a strategic thinker, capable of working with a high level of autonomy with the ability to streamline processes to facilitate a high-performing team. Your strong relationship management and collaboration skills will be pivotal as you navigate high-level internal and external relationships, with the ability to form a close and trusted working relationship with key internal stakeholders across the University.
If you are ready to make an impact, apply now to join our dynamic team!
We are looking for someone who can:
- Work with the Director Advancement (MDHS) to support and deliver team planning, ensuring alignment across Advancement, the faculty and with key business partners (e.g Communications and Marketing)
- Lead the delivery of timely, accurate and well-crafted internal reports as required (e.g. monthly faculty and Advancement reports, quarterly target reports, year-end summary reports)
- Lead and manage accurate and timely budget reconciliation across teams
- Develop protocols and tracking for team staff development
- Effectively manage recruitment and onboarding to ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with other staff across cluster and shared services teams, to ensure consistent, well-coordinated service delivery of the Advancement program for the faculty
- Support the implementation and compliance process for major gifts to the faculty
- Deputise for the Director, Advancement (MDHS) as required
Who We Are Looking For
Our ideal applicant brings a wealth of experience in providing team management and program leadership within the context of a large, complex organisation. You excel at navigating ambiguity to drive positive outcomes and advance organisational objectives, while promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
You demonstrate strong business acumen, with experience in budget management, reporting and negotiation, exhibiting drive and initiative to ensure effective idea implementation amidst competing tasks and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, enabling effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
You will also have:
- A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant extensive experience and education/training
- Extensive experience managing teams and leading integrated programs within a large and complex organisation, navigating
complexity and ambiguity to effect positive outcomes and advance organisational objectives
- Demonstrated ability in providing effective leadership and direction to staff inside and outside direct line management, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
- Proven ability in budget management and planning processes with excellent conceptual and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly proficient oral and written communication skills, appropriate to dealing with stakeholders and supporters across a large complex organisation
- A high level of drive and initiative with an ability to formulate, develop and implement ideas to achieve objectives and manage competing tasks with deadlines
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Who We Are
We’re Advancement at Melbourne, and we believe that passionate people make an impact and inspire others to make a difference for the greater good. What we are doing at the University of Melbourne in the donor relations space is innovative, cutting-edge and transformative. We welcome your fresh insights to expand on this great work.
Join the dynamic team Donor Relations team, part of Advancement at the University of Melbourne and contribute to our mission of fostering meaningful engagement with our donors.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Applications close: 5 MAY 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 0062075_AssociateDirector-OperationsMDHS-CandidatePack.pdf
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