General Manager - Crawley, Australia - University Of Western Australia

University Of Western Australia

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Crawley, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Sport

Fulltime appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 years
Base salary range: From $155,000 p.a. (prorata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.

With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

About the team

Here at UWA, part of our vision is to be regarded as the leading university in Australia for participation, performance and inclusion in sport.

We believe in the value of an active lifestyle to individuals and communities.

We provide meaningful sport and active lifestyle experiences that provide value to the University and impact student recruitment, the student experience, graduate outcomes and community outreach.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Student Accommodation and Community and supported by a Board of Directors, Student Sport Council, and other advisory groups you will lead an extensive team of students, staff and volunteers.

The General Manager position is hands on, responsible and accountable for setting and achieving the key operational and strategic objectives to ensure UWA is nationally and internationally recognised for participation, performance, and inclusion in sport.

About you

As an experienced administrator and leader, you have the ability to influence and lead a culture that is student and community focused, using inclusively minded practices.

You will be passionate about delivering experience and outcome through sport with the ability to influence outcomes for UWA.

You have demonstrated financial acumen and ability to drive strategic outcomes within budget.

You are confident in developing strong relationships collaborating with national, international and industry partners and have proven experience in sponsorship and philanthropic structure development.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

Relevant tertiary qualification and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
Extensive and proven leadership experience in managing a diverse portfolio and leading teams in a comparable setting.
Knowledge of relevant legislative provisions and duty of care requirements.
Substantial experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans, budgets and collaborative agreements
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.
Experience reporting to Boards and working alongside advisory and other stakeholder groups.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: General Manager UWA

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 25 August 2023
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please Note:

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.

We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.

We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
We have oncampus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
We facilitate flexible working, with parttime and jobsharing arrangements considered.
We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.