• Exciting new executive appointment, leading the University's culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and leadership agenda
• Opportunity to contribute leadership to key areas of our Sydney in 2032 Strategy

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the new position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Leadership) leads the University's strategic direction and guidance across the University's culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and leadership agendas. They will ensure an integrated and coherent University-wide approach to planning, design, delivery, and communication, taking responsibility for strategy setting and planning for University culture, DE&I and leadership. They will collaborate across the University - in particular with other Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Vice-president (Operations) and the Chief Human Resources Officer - to realise the culture, diversity and leadership objectives set out in our Sydney in 2032 Strategy.

Supporting our desire to lead with high trust and high accountability to deliver high performance, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Community and Leadership) is also accountable for the University's recently established Leadership Academy, a strategic priority identified in Sydney in 2032.

About you

Your background will ideally include the following:

• Higher education: Profound understanding of the distinct dynamics, challenges, and regulatory requirements inherent in higher education, including a strong understanding of the contemporary academic environment and grasp of matters affecting academic and professional staff, as well as students.
• Qualifications and experience: Doctoral degree and senior academic leadership experience within a university environment.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I): Commitment to and interest in DE&I initiatives and programs is essential, and a desire to engage with DE&I best practices, cultural competence.
• Leadership strategy: Considerable acumen in academic leadership strategy, encompassing a deep understanding of strategic management, and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies that drive organisational success.
• Culture strategy: Proficiency in culture strategy is important, including a thorough grasp of organisational culture, the ability to understand cultural dynamics, and the skill to develop and implement strategies conducive to a positive, all-encompassing culture aligned with the institution's values and aspirations.
• Organisational transformation: Aptitude in spearheading and overseeing organisational transformation in a university milieu.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Capacity for collaboration and adeptness in forging strong partnerships with a diverse array of stakeholders, including University leadership, academic and professional colleagues, students, and external collaborators.
• Employment: Having awareness of employment law and regulations unique to higher education institutions
• Finance: Experience in budget management, resource optimisation, and allocation.

Term and remuneration

The term of the appointment is five years on a full-time basis. This position will be supported by a substantive continuing professorial appointment. Relocation assistance will also be provided if required.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Further information

The university has engaged executive search firm Odgers Berndtson to assist with this appointment who will support the Selection Committee to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates and to assess candidates against the requirements for the role.

For more information and an initial discussion about the role, please contact:

• Jane Harlen, Partner, on +61 2 8905 3711 or Jane.Harlen@odgersberndtson.com
• Jenny Sutton, Partner, on +61 2 8905 3711 or Jenny.Sutton@odgersberndtson.com
• Sophie Malone, Senior Researcher, on +61 2 8905 3703 or Sophie.Malone@odgersberndtson.com

How to apply

The preferred method of application is online at www.odgers.com/91861. All applications will receive an automated response.

Should you be unable to submit your application online, please email it to: Sophie.Malone@odgersberndtson.com

Current University of Sydney Employees: If you are a current employee of the University and would like to submit an application, you may then submit your application by logging into your Workday account. Navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard once logged into Workday and click on the USYD Find Jobs report to apply.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Other

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Tuesday 30 July 2024 11:59 PM