Principal: Residential College

Dunmore Lang College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Dunmore Lang College invites an accomplished leader to guide all aspects of the residential college, reporting to the Board. You will lead strategic vision, governance, risk management and compliance to ensure a safe, inclusive community for students and staff.

The role emphasises stakeholder engagement with Macquarie University and the wider community. You will develop leaders among staff and students, manage budgets, and strengthen relationships with alumni and donors while upholding the

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership with Board collaboration.
• Governance, financial and operational management experience.
• Commitment to student wellbeing, safety and inclusion.
• Ability to build and develop teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with university, alumni and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the College and work with the Board to set a clear vision.
• Oversee governance, risk management, compliance and financial management.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive residential community for students and staff.
• Lead staff development and empower leaders among students and staff.
• Build relationships with Macquarie University, alumni, donors and the wider community.
• Represent the College with integrity within the wider community.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Wellbeing & inclusion

Budgets & finance

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

This is a full-time role living on site in a provided residence for you and your family, offering a competitive remuneration package including accommodation and meals.

Reporting to the Board of the College, and working in conjunction with a strong staff team, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of the College with key responsibilities including:

Providing strategic leadership including working with the Board to develop a clear vision for the College’s future

Ensuring effective financial management, governance, risk management and compliance for the College

Ensuring a safe, inclusive and respectful residential community for all students and staff

Continuing to build on the strong positive culture focused on student care, wellbeing, personal development and achieving academic potential

Managing student matters, including behavioural issues and critical incidents with fairness, discretion and sound judgement

Developing, empowering, and supporting leaders – both amongst students and staff

Building constructive and effective relationships with Macquarie University and other key stakeholders

Developing strong engagement with alumni, donors and the wider community

Representing the College with integrity within the wider community

About Dunmore Lang College

Opened in 1972 as the first affiliated Residential College at Macquarie University, Dunmore Lang College accommodates 250 students predominantly from rural and regional NSW, as well as from interstate and around the world. The College is a Not-for-Profit/ For-Purpose organisation whose mission is to create opportunities for university study in a residential academic community based on respect, personal responsibility, and service.

We believe that enabling access to university study not only changes students’ lives but also everyone around them. By stepping out and completing tertiary education, students become role models for other members of their schools, their wider communities and their families, as well as opening new pathways and opportunities.

The College is led by the Principal and a senior management team, supported by a close-knit team of staff and student leaders. Students are supported by an integrated care team of staff and student leaders including the Principal, Deputy Principal/Dean, Assistant Dean, and Resident Advisers who all reside at the College as well as Community Supervisor, and Senior Duty staff.

A strong scholarship programme supports students who would not otherwise be able to attend university to successfully complete their degrees, and the College has developed a significant outreach to rural and regional, Indigenous, and first-in-family students.

The College is committed to building and supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive community, and welcomes students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

About You

We are seeking a leader who understands that Dunmore Lang College is much more than just a place for students to live. You will bring:

Strong and genuine people leadership. You are a leader who knows how to work in a team, to develop, support and empower the team, building trust and a sense of shared purpose.

Student centred. You have a genuine commitment and understanding of the wellbeing, safety and success of students and will lead a team that supports this.

Strategic capability. You can think beyond day-to-day operations and identify opportunities for future development, improvement and success.

Integrity, maturity and calmness. You have the necessary integrity and maturity to navigate often complex issues involving difficult and confidential conversations. Your calmness and sense of fairness enable challenges to be navigated in an effective manner.

Stakeholder engagement. You are an outstanding communicator and can develop constructive relationships with staff, students, the Board, alumni, Macquarie University and other stakeholders.

Organisational capability. You have experience in managing people, governance and compliance, risk, budgets and setting priorities in a complex environment.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will ideally be able to demonstrate:

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant leadership experience

Involvement in strategic planning and a track record of delivering on strategic initiatives

Substantial experience in a senior leadership role in education and/or student residential communities including working with young adults

Demonstrated experience leading people and building and developing teams

Clear understanding of and a commitment to student wellbeing, safety and creating an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.

Strong governance, financial and operational management capability

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including comfort and confidence in front of a large student body

A willingness and drive to develop external relationship at Macquarie University, with alumni and the wider community to help achieve the College’s objectives

What We Offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

Help shape the future direction of an established and successful residential College

Work closely with a diverse and engaged student community

Lead and develop a committed team of staff

Build relationships across Macquarie University and wider communication

Live on site in a provided residence for you and your family

Enjoy a competitive remuneration package to be agreed with the successful applicant