Senior Advisor

• Full time opportunity, fixed term for 12 months
• Lead, design and deliver major strategies and new ventures of the University
• Competitive remuneration package plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Senior Advisor role delivers strategic advisory services supporting the development, design and execution of strategies, strategic planning management/new venture development, investment plans and business cases.

Leading a small team of advisory and project staff, this role supports the Director Strategic Ventures and VP (Strategy) in stakeholder engagement for the design, evaluation and implementation of university strategies, new ventures, and strategic investment decisions, including performance monitoring and review.

This role will partner with senior stakeholders across portfolios, faculties, and other communities to lead, design and deliver major strategies and decisions of the University. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• consult, advise, and support members of the University leadership to design new strategies, strategic plans, and investment decisions through robust and consistent processes
• partner with portfolios (OGC, Finance, Research, Education, External Relations) to contribute expertise in key content areas to design and deliver solutions, proposals, and business cases
• prepare materials, reports and presentations for the University Executive, Senate, and other decision-making bodies.

About you

• extensive strategy design or strategy/ventures consulting experience, with demonstrated executive engagements
• advanced experience managing multiple work streams, or leading large complex projects and ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands
• experience in team management, with emergent abilities to build a team
• advanced skills in consulting, strategy development, business case development and design of transformational strategies and projects
• demonstrated knowledge and experience in the analysis of the performance and strategic design of business models and new ventures, including operational and financial analysis
• effective management of a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

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.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au

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