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At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The Strategy Manager provides operational and management support to the Dean, Faculty Executive Director (FED) and Faculty Executive Team, particularly the Deputy Dean Research. The Strategy Manager will be responsible for managing and developing initiatives aligned with implementation of the Faculty Strategy, the preparation and presentation of detailed analysis of Faculty performance, and for providing project management and analytical support.

About the role

• $126k - $134k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of Strategy Manager reports to the Faculty Executive Director and has several direct reports including the Dean’s Executive Assistant and Project Officers for portfolios such as Research, Engagement, Strategy, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Coordinate the development of and provide significant input to the Strategic Plan for the Faculty - engagement, education, and research. Track and report on implementation of the Plan.
• Coordinate the Faculty strategic projects, initiatives and other programs on behalf of the Dean and/or Deputy Deans and engage with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Lead policy development initiatives as required by the Dean, in collaboration with relevant members of the Faculty Executive and in consideration of University processes and guidelines.
• Undertake high level strategic analysis, report writing, development of position papers and proposals for consideration by the Dean or other Faculty leaders.
• Coordinate content development of materials for the Dean and Faculty Executive’s engagement activities; including ensuring alignment with the Science Strategy and the University’s Strategy 2025.
• Provide high level interpretation of data to the Faculty Executive based on performance indicators and provide recommendations to allow the Faculty and Schools to meet strategic goals.
• Lead and undertake ad hoc projects as required, including oversight, monitoring and reporting against the budgets and goals.
• Manage research grant schemes administered at Faculty Level and related budgets.
• Play a lead support role in the development and implementation of research development schemes, especially for early career researchers at the Faculty level.
• Lead, support and develop team members including setting annual performance indicators and workplans through the MyCareer process.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all

reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with substantial relevant experience, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of relevant education, training and/or experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and managing projects with multiple stakeholders to meet organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and a strong sense of equity, diversity, and inclusion, dealing with diverse colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic management and effective leadership, and evidence of team building and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Extensive experience in preparation of documents such as briefing papers and policy related documents.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake advanced analysis and present statistical information in a meaningful and informative way, including the use of tables and charts, providing both comprehensive and summary commentary, and to incorporate into high quality report suitable for publication or distribution.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. For informal queries, please see the below contact details. 

Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Contact:
Fiona Maclean
E: fiona.maclean@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: March 2^nd, 2021

Find out more about working at UNSW at www.unsw.edu.au

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).

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