Your new company

They are a national not-for-profit with a clear goal of improving education outcomes through research and industry collaboration, to enhance education outputs across Australia.

Your new role

As the Manager, Strategic Priorities, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing Expert Advice & Support: You will offer expert advice and counsel to the Senior Manager, ensuring they are well-briefed on risks and issues. You will support the effective management of the Senior Manager’s priorities by leading or supporting cross-department and cross-division initiatives and planning.

• Identifying Strategic Opportunities: You will identify strategic opportunities and, as needed or directed by the CEO and executive team, provide support for cross-organisational priorities.

• Acting as a Proxy: You will act as a proxy on behalf of the Senior Manager when required, representing their interests and ensuring continuity in decision-making and operations.

• Managing & Communicating Priorities: You will drive the effective management, delivery, and communication of cross-department and cross-division strategic and operational priorities. This includes overseeing the implementation of planning and change initiatives.

• Overseeing Leadership Team Operations: You will ensure the effective operation of the Senior Leadership Team by organising agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for leadership meetings.

• Leading Team Development: You will lead the performance and professional development of team members, fostering a highly productive and collaborative team environment.

• Engaging Stakeholders: You will engage with internal stakeholders to ensure effective framing of messaging and support the implementation of strategic initiatives.

• Coordinating Information Sharing: You will lead coordination and information sharing across the Strategy & Operations division, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and aligned.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as business administration or policy, along with relevant experience.

• Experience in managing, supporting, and developing staff to deliver organisational outcomes.

• The ability to effectively manage ambiguity and identify and deliver key priorities to a high standard.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent relationship management skills, influencing abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively and supportively across a range of business units.

• A high level of coordination, facilitation, research, analysis, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

• An understanding of research Governance and ethics.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, contributing to shaping the future of education in Australia.

• $600 per day + Super (open to discussing salary dependent on experience)

• Ongoing role, with potential for permanent employment

• 5 days per week - Monday to Friday

• Flexibility/hybrid working offered

• You will be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values collaboration and professional development.

• This role offers a high level of autonomy and the chance to make a significant impact on organisational objectives and outcomes.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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