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- Drive strategic transformation leadership, ensuring staff are supported to thrive
- Oversee a holistic system of professional development at every stage of the employee lifecycle
- Develop structured career and learning pathways while identifying opportunities for systematic uplift
About the Portfolio
The Academic Division has a critical role in enabling and supporting learning and teaching success. The purpose of the Academic System will be to achieve transformative educational outcomes for students and communities, ensure that all courses are mission-aligned, design and performance optimized.
Seven critical elements will serve specific purposes in the System and include Courses, Capacity, Capability, Time, Governance, Management, and Technology and processes. The system will deliver mission aligned educational content, allowing us to accelerate the transition we need to make in Tasmania.
About the Opportunity
Leading the strategic transformation of academic workforce capability development, this role will ensure that academic staff are supported to thrive in an evolving sector by fostering a culture of continuous growth, development, and innovation. You will oversee a holistic system of professional development that brings capability and culture to life at every stage of the employee lifecycle, aligning with the journey from student to professor and beyond. Driving intergenerational change in academic workforce capability, you will support staff to have the skills, confidence, and leadership capability to push the frontiers of learning and teaching in a rapidly evolving education landscape.
Developing structured career and learning pathways for academic staff that prioritise leadership, mentorship and the mastery of emerging academic capabilities needed in a changing sector will ensure the University anticipates future capability needs. Identifying opportunities for systemic uplift and proactively designing interventions that attract exceptional staff to the University will build our collective capacity to make a difference to Tasmania.
What’s Required
We are seeking a driven system thinker, who has demonstrated experience in translating strategy into action. Bringing demonstrated expertise in higher education capability development and academic career progression, you will have a proven track record in leading strategic workforce initiatives that build collective capacity and enhance institutional impact. They should possess the ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into strategic workforce planning and capability uplift. Additionally, the candidate must have a strong background in designing and delivering transformative professional development programs at scale. Exceptional leadership skills are essential, particularly in fostering an academic culture that values learning, innovation, and impact. The ability to build relationships, influence senior leaders, and integrate capability development into broader institutional strategy is also crucial. If you are passionate about driving academic excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply
What’s on Offer?
We aim for everyone to have a positive experience at our university, and all staff contribute toward creating a university culture that is safe and supportive, enabling our community to flourish.
You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including.
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
Belong - Be You
People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
- Please provide your up-to-date resume,
- A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
- Please address the selection criteria outlined in the role specific skills knowledge and experience section of the position description
- For further information about this position, please contact TalentTeam@utas.edu.au
Director Academic Capability PD April 2025.pdf
Applications for this role will close Sunday 4th May 2025 at 11.55pm
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
