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Director, NUW Alliance

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Oct 11, 2017

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The NUW Alliance is a commitment by the University of Newcastle (UON), the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and the University of Wollongong (UOW) to explore, develop and deliver collaborative opportunities. It brings together three sibling universities with a shared history and complementary strengths to better serve the people of NSW. Working with business, industry and government, as well as local community groups, the NUW Alliance aims to identify areas where its combined efforts can create economic growth and further cross-sector innovation. Initial collaboration points that have been identified as priorities include: Smart Cities; Cyber Security; Healthcare Systems; Postgraduate and Doctoral Training.

The NUW Alliance is seeking an inaugural Director, whose leadership will be key to ensure the success and further development of the Alliance. The Director will have a proven track record of senior management and leadership experience, including demonstrable delivery of major change initiatives and high-level skills in project management with Executive Board level experience, ideally within an academic and/or innovation environment. The role will encompass the ability to link outstanding research, education and innovation across the three universities in areas that will benefit NSW, as well as the collective. The Director will also demonstrate experience in developing and implementing commercial opportunities.

The Director reports to the NUW Alliance Board and is expected to bring an inclusive and flexible approach to working across the Alliance. S/he will have a real flair for and bring a track record of achievement in influencing to build partnerships and working across sectors where boundaries have become increasingly porous. They should possess the personal authority to hold credibility with academics, the community, industry and national policy makers.

A detailed information package is available following the 'Apply Online' link below and quoting reference 3243. Should you have additional questions please contact Elizabeth Ashby in the Sydney office of Perrett Laver at elizabeth.ashby@perrettlaver.com or on +61 2 8354 4016.

The closing date for applications (consisting of a CV and a covering letter) is 5pm AEDT, Wednesday 11th October 2017.

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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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