College Services Manager

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College for Indigenous Studies, Education and Research

About us

The College for Indigenous Studies, Education and Research (CISER) is committed to the quality provision of higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and has an excellent reputation within the Indigenous community for its delivery of quality Indigenous education. You will join a team of dedicated academics and professionals who work hard to constantly improve the quality and relevance of our suite of highly regarded programs.


CISER has a four-pronged focus which includes providing Indigenous courses and programs; engaging in relevant research; managing Indigenous student engagement, retention and graduation; and community engagement.

A rewarding opportunity has become available for an experienced manager to lead a team in a busy professional environment to contribute to the objectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander higher education through sensitive and effective practices.

This is an identified position in line with USQ’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy 2018-2020 which aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in all areas of the University. For this position, it is an equal opportunity measure that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as per section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

What you’ll do

As the College Services Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the day to day operations of the College’s Professional staff as well as developing and implementing strategic and operational planning activities within the College.

Reporting to the Faculty Executive Manager (Business, Education, Law and Arts), you will apply your considerable expertise to:

• Manage the provision of operational, administration, executive and management support services across activities within the College;
• Lead College-related projects and work closely with the Head of College on broader issues affecting professional staff members;
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives by proactively reviewing work processes and liaising with relevant stakeholders; and
• Collate and analyse a range of University information and data to produce high level reports/acquittals for consideration by senior management.

 

What will help you succeed?

Your success in this pivotal role will rely on your ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of clients along with your knowledge of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and communities.

Ideally, you will have:

• Progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline with extensive work experience in a service delivery environment or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training;
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and an extensive knowledge of the higher education sector;
• Inspired leadership qualities and experience in mentoring and empowering your team to achieve individual success and contribute to team goals and objectives; and
• High level commitment to integrity and behaviour that aligns with University values.

What we offer

As a staff member of USQ, you will experience of range of rewarding career, financial and lifestyle benefits, including generous superannuation, professional development programs, discounted personal travel and health services and many life work / life balance initiatives. You will also join a diverse and friendly team of professionals - all while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere afforded by living in Toowoomba.

USQ Toowoomba is located on the beautiful Darling Downs in Queensland. Situated on the edge of the picturesque Great Dividing Range, just one and a half hours west of Brisbane and only two hours from both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Toowoomba offers all the benefits of urban living without any of the big-city pressures. With a population of approximately 160,000 residents, Toowoomba has an enviable reputation for quality of lifestyle and world-class education. Escape the pressures of big city life while still pursuing your career goals and enjoy all that this thriving regional community has to offer.

Reference Number:  103200

Term:  Full-time fixed term appointment for 12 months (36 hrs/wk)

Salary:  Total remuneration range $108 589 to $124 692 pa (includes salary range of $91 755 to $105 361 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Closes:  25 July 2018

At USQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. 

If you think you can bring this role to life, we invite you to submit your resume/CV along with a two page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.  You can find out more about the role in the Position Description.