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Senior Executive Positions
The University of New England (UNE) has embarked on an exciting new path towards achieving the vision of a bold Strategic Plan to “achieve regional and global impact”. Part of this Plan, to focus activities in teaching and research through a reorganisation of the academic structure, has recently been implemented.
The next step is to enhance the leadership team at UNE through the appointment of three senior level executives to drive the renewal process. These positions will suit ambitious, career-minded executives, who wish to expand their career focus while also having the desire for a life-style change.
UNE was the first Australian University established outside a capital city. With a history extending back to the 1920s, it has a well-earned reputation as one of Australia’s great teaching, training and research universities. UNE has a student population of around 18,000, 14,000 of whom study at a distance and access UNE’s online resources via an optical fibre communications link between UNE and AARNet.
The Armidale and New England area is unique in Australia – a rural environment surrounded by easily accessible world heritage national parks. It would also be one of the few rural areas in Australia with an abundance of water. Two hours’ scenic drive from the mid north coast and one hours’ flight from Sydney, Armidale is recognised as a centre for culture and is well served for art, music, theatre and education, both public and private. For many it has had the attraction of a life-style change with affordable housing within the town itself or nearby on larger properties offering a farming environment for the family.
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
As a member of the senior management team, the Chief Development Officer reports to the Vice-Chancellor providing strategic leadership, support and advice in the areas of institutional planning, student recruitment (domestic and international), marketing, public affairs, relations with alumni and benefactors, the UNE Foundation and the University student residences.
The overall aim and purpose of the position is to grow the University’s business and public profile, consistent with the directions established in the UNE Strategic Plan 2007-2010, sub-plans and subsequent plans.
In achieving the objectives of the Strategic Plan the Chief Development Officer must be willing and able to consistently communicate and implement a clear vision for staff as well as demonstrate competence and confidence in interpersonal skills, team-based leadership and decision making.
The capacity to effectively coordinate change and empower staff in the pursuit of change will be critical for this position.
Further enquiries on the position should be addressed to Gavan Toy at Strathsearch on 02 8920 0807 or email gavantoy@strathsearch.com.au
A detailed position description is available at the above link.
Remuneration: Appointment to the position will be on a five year contract, which may be renewable, subject to satisfactory performance. An attractive remuneration package including a performance-based bonus will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The University offers attractive superannuation and salary packaging options.
Applications Close: 5pm Monday December 3 2007
How to Apply: Applications may be submitted electronically to employment@une.edu.au, or mailed to:
Human Resource ServicesThe University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351
The University reserves the right to invite expressions of interest from appropriate persons or not to make an appointment.
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