Hybrid School Operations & Strategy Lead

$138,193 To $156,633 Pa; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Superannuation up to 17%

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fitness Passport & private health

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a School Manager in the School of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business and Law. The role supports the Head of School, coordinating governance, strategy and operations to enable teaching, research and external engagement success.

You will lead services, resource management and cross-team collaboration, while representing the school in internal and external affairs.

Qualifications

• Education, training or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or extensive management experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to display initiative, critically evaluate current systems and processes and contribute new ideas to achieve ongoing improvements in the provision of services at strategic and operational levels.
• High level written communication skills, and experience in preparing clear and concise reports, plans and complex correspondence using a variety of digital technologies.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and collaborate with varied groups, work effectively in teams, and encourage client focus in other staff members.
• High level ability to manage time and tasks effectively and meet a range of competing deadlines in a timely manner without compromising quality.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School with governance, strategic and operational planning, services and support, and resource management across human, financial, physical and IT domains.
• Coordinate external engagement and ensure operations align with Faculty professional services models and standards.
• Collaborate with the Head of School, senior academic leaders and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality client service across the Faculty.
• Maintain links with other School Managers and Faculty professional services teams to ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

Postgrad qualifications

Financial management

Process improvement

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Indigenous engagement

Job description

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) invites applications for a School Manager in the School of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business and Law. The role supports the Head of School, coordinating governance, strategy and operations to enable teaching, research and external engagement success.

You will lead services, resource management and cross-team collaboration, while representing the school in internal and external affairs.