VICE-PRINCIPAL (GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT)
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL
REFERENCE NO. 787/0315
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL
REFERENCE NO. 787/0315
- Provide leadership for the University’s Global Engagement strategy
- Promote the University’s education and research globally
- Identify international partnership opportunities
The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7,300 permanent staff, supporting over 53,000 students.
The position of Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) has recently been created as one of a number of key strategic initiatives designed to support the University’s ambitions to become a true global leader in the higher education sector. This is your opportunity to apply your extensive international engagement experience and genuine strategic thinking and shape the opinions of stakeholders within and outside the University.
You will apply your influencing skills to pursue international engagements across the public and private sectors, contributing to the life of those different communities whilst enhancing the University’s rich and diverse research and teaching endeavours. And, in particular, you will help develop the capacities of academic and professional staff to better support international student learning, international research collaborations and, ultimately, achieve the University’s goal of being a leader in higher education excellence in the international arena.
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, you will be instrumental in:
- developing and aligning the Global Engagement strategy, including regional and country plans, that support the achievement of the University’s overarching vision and goals
- developing and managing strategic partnerships, alliances and relationships with University leadership stakeholders, Australian and foreign government and non-government organisations, and industry and professional groups
- coordinating key international events, conferences, and forums that provide strategic marketing channels off-shore for the University
- providing oversight, governance and reporting as well as strategic financial management and oversight for the Global Engagement portfolio.
The Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) requires an acute understanding of international issues and opportunities available to the higher education sector, sound judgement, globally-focused strategic thinking and a capacity to adapt flexibly to changing circumstances and environments.
Join us and make a positive contribution to our ambition of becoming a global leader in the higher education sector.
General enquiries can be directed to Mr Tim O’Neill, Senior Recruitment Manager, on +61 2 8627 0478 or at tim.oneill@sydney.edu.au
APPLY
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.
Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 787/0315 for more information and to apply.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.
Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 787/0315 for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 19 April 2015
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
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