"Director, People, Culture & Governance"

Job no: 562197

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Management, Human / People Services

Join Deakin University as our next Director of People, Culture, and Governance!

• Key Leadership Role: Make an impact at a forward-thinking and innovative university
• Attractive Package: Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation
• Full-time and fixed term
• Flexible across Deakin Campuses: Melbourne Burwood and/or Geelong Waterfront

The Opportunity

Director, People, Culture and Governance

Are you a seasoned leader ready to make a significant impact? As the Director, People, Culture and Governance, you'll work closely with leaders on key projects and initiatives, representing our division in strategic decision-making and collaborating to create meaningful outcomes for Deakin.

About Deakin

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We are proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a university that values innovation and creativity.
• Leadership Impact: Take on a pivotal role with the opportunity to shape the future of Deakin’s workplace culture.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values collaboration and growth.
• Professional Growth: Lead a dedicated team while actively engaging in continuous professional development and advanced learning opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave options and flexible arrangements. 

About the Role

As the Director, People, Culture and Governance you will work closely with the Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO) and serve as the second-in-command on specific projects and committees, representing the division in strategic decision-making and collaborating to drive Deakin’s people-focused initiatives.

Core responsibilities will encompass governance, reporting, budget management, committee leadership, legislative, industrial and strategic initiatives, leading a small team of dedicated professionals.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the CPCO to develop and implement strategic people and culture initiatives that align with Deakin's strategic direction, vision and values.
• Executive Representation: Act as a representative of the People and Culture division, providing insights and input into executive-level discussions and decisions.
• Engagement and Development: Partner with the CPCO and People and Culture leadership team to drive engagement across the division, invest in the workforce, enhance performance and development, and mentor team members to improve the overall working experience at Deakin.
• Governance and Compliance: Lead the development and implementation of effective governance strategies, industrial and legislative policies, and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Reporting and Budget Management: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely reports, metrics, and analytics for the CPCO and executive team, manage the division's budget with People and Culture leaders, ensuring financial accountability, and chair cross-functional committees to foster collaboration and holistic success.

About You

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Qualifications and experience, that includes thought governance, policy, workplace and industrial relations, commensurate with a director level appointment
• Extensive experience conceptualising, developing and implementing contemporary solutions, strategies and services to achieve a large Deakin’s objectives
• A sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary relevant discipline practices
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong and productive relationships with internal and external partners and customers
• Proven ability to exercise judgement, influence others, be flexible and adaptive to environmental changes and priorities, and gain support for new plans, programs or initiatives
• Highly developed consulting, interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated capacity for analytical and conceptual thought in the diagnosis of problems and in providing innovative, timely, relevant and practical solutions
• High level project management, research and report writing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative work teams and proven capability to achieve quality customer service to stakeholders and quality improvement to a wide range of practices and services.

 Capabilities

• Authenticity leads with values and in an open, transparent and consistent way
• Communicates engages others through persuasive and influential communication
• Strategic Analysis uses cross-disciplinary knowledge, intelligence and insights to inform future direction
• Delivers Outcomes creates clarity through governance, makes decisions that result in quality outcomes
• Collaborates cultivates collaboration across Deakin, strives for shared outcomes, builds partnerships
• Improves Work proactively improves the efficiency and quality of processes and systems

Here is how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience for the role.  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD Director, People, Culture and Governance.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 25th August 2024 at 11.55pm

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 07 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time