Strategic Advisor to the Dean
Job No.: 676301
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 p.a. HEW Level 9 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Strategic Adviser to the Dean plays a crucial role in advancing the Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (MADA) by providing expert strategic guidance for developing, implementing, and coordinating external relationships and growth initiatives.
In this role you will be responsible for providing high-level strategic advice to the Dean on higher education issues, including policy, legislative changes, and regulatory matters, while developing and managing strategic relationships with industry partners to advance Faculty objectives. You will oversee the Dean’s strategic communications, preparing briefing papers, speeches, and reports on complex issues, and serve as the primary liaison for government relations, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Additionally, you will direct the Faculty's strategic proposal development process including large-scale interdisciplinary projects and industry collaborations.
To be successful in this role, you will have a proven ability to develop and sustain relationships and networks across a diverse range of stakeholders, with a developed understanding and knowledge in the creative arts and built environment sectors. You will possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective liaison with key stakeholders, including industry and government. Your extensive experience in managing strategic relations, both locally and internationally, coupled with high-level policy advice, will be essential. Additionally, you will demonstrate advanced writing, presentation, research, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in communication tools and technology.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ruth Bain, Faculty General Manager, Monash Art, Design and Architecture, +61 3 9903 2666
Position Description: Strategic Advisor to the Dean
Applications Close: Friday 16 May 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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