Strategy Manager

Great opportunity for an experienced strategy manager to support Swinburne University on their next strategic plan

Fixed-term, full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus

Attractive salary including 17% super and flexible/ hybrid options available

About the Role Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for collaboration and innovation? Swinburne University is seeking a dynamic Strategy Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our institution. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you will be instrumental in the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring that our vision is not only crafted but also effectively implemented and monitored.

What You'll Do:

Provide high-level strategic and administrative support to the Chief of Staff.

Lead the development of implementation plans and reporting frameworks that will drive the success of our strategic initiatives.

Facilitate communication and consultation processes, engaging stakeholders in the co-design and co-creation of our next strategy.

Utilise your strong people skills to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

Extensive experience in facilitating workshops and strategic discussions.

Proven ability to quickly establish rapport and trust with stakeholders at all levels.

A collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving results through teamwork.

At Swinburne, you will be part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and research. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals and help shape the strategic direction of our university.

If you are excited about the opportunity to influence the future of Swinburne University and possess the skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Extensive experience in strategic planning, business performance and Project and Program Management roles.

Demonstrated ability to liaise with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly executive leaders, to achieve business goals and objectives.

A highly collegial and collaborative approach, well developed diplomacy, communication, and relationship building skills and the ability to deftly manage a broad span of duties and a wide range of stakeholders.

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and translate them into actionable insights that drive value.

Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver facilitated workshops and discussion forums.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management or related discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience

Every Swinburne graduate gets a job

Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution

Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation, and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact [email protected].

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support, please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.

Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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