Pro Vice- Chancellor, Global Partnerships/Director, Global Partnerships

About us

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The Global Engagement and Partnerships Division (GEP) anchors the engagement pillar of the University and works to create international partnerships to drive high quality research and enhance teaching cooperation and provide opportunities for our staff and students to work together to develop solutions to national and global challenges.

The Opportunity

Under the broad direction of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global), thePro Vice- Chancellor/Director (Global Partnerships)will provide leadership to uplift and advance the University's global engagement aspirations, initiatives, and outcomes. The role leads and oversees the implementation of the University's framework to develop priority partnerships with universities, government agencies, industry bodies and organisations around the world.

In this role, and as a member of the University's Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• lead the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the University's Global Partnership Framework, including the preparation, management and monitoring of comprehensive regional and partnership strategies and plans.
• Successfully implement business development plans and initiatives that support the University's global partnership and engagement goals.
• Identify, nurture, and maintain strategic global partnerships and enhance the University's global reputation.

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About You

With a global perspective and an international flavour in your career, you will have:

• a post-graduate qualification with extensive leadership experience in global engagement the international higher education context.
• innovative thinking and leadership in the development of global strategic partnerships
• outstanding skills in creating and maintaining collaborative relationships to build effective partnerships

This position will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

A highly attractive remuneration package (including 17% superannuation) is on offer and a range of flexible salary packaging options is also available.

Appointment will be made on a full-time basis for a 5-year fixed term.

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please click here .

How to Apply

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Your applicationmustinclude:

• A Cover Letter;
  outlining your interestin the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees
• A statement addressing all of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages.

Please upload your Cover Letterandresponse to the requested Criteria asonePDF document.

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Closing date:
Wednesday,17th July 2024 at 11.59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.