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Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Aug 28, 2017

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Job Details

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for co-ordinating a range of services and functions at the University of Queensland. Areas under direct management of the Chief Operating Officer include Human Resources, Finance and Business Services, Legal, Information Technology, Planning and Business Intelligence, Governance and Risk, Corporate Operations, Occupational Health and Safety, Integrity and Investigations and Property and Facilities. The University has an operating budget of $1.75B and employs 7,500 full time equivalent staff (16,400 people).

 

The role

The Deputy Chief Operating Officer works with the Chief Operating Officer, and other members of the Senior Executive, to optimise the University’s business operations and corporate development activity. This position supports the Chief Operting Officer in managing the a range of professional services across the University. The Deputy Chief Operating Officer also coordinates and oversees teams to deliver major projects (including as requested by the Vice-Chancellor) and change processes, including planning and development of frameworks for the University's capital activities.

 

The person

Appliants require an extensive record in the leadership of significant human and material resources in an organisation of substantial scale and complexity. Strategic leadership, high level problem solving, and entrepreneurial thinking will be highly valued, as will high level interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for three years at HEW Level 10. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

 

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Alex Jackson on (07) 3346 0404 or at a.jackson5@uq.edu.au

All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

Company

Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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