Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Director, Business & Enterprise
About the Role
The Director, Business & Enterprise is a key leadership position within RMIT's College of Vocational Education (CoVE). This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and drive the strategic direction of the industry cluster, ensuring that RMIT's vocational education programs are aligned with market demands and provide exceptional learning outcomes for students.
As the Director, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, innovative, and industry-relevant vocational programs. You will lead teams through significant cultural changes, modernize business processes, and foster robust industry connections. Your leadership will be critical in ensuring that RMIT remains at the forefront of vocational education, empowering learners and equipping them for the future of work.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Demonstrated educational leadership experience in leading vocational education program teams, including apprenticeships, traineeships, and sub-degrees.
Proven people leadership experience at scale with a track record of building a high performing culture that supports creativity and continuous improvement.
Extensive experience in strategic and tactical leadership within a complex and dynamic environment.
High-level interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to consult with senior executives and external bodies.
Strong understanding of budget management, quality maintenance, and good governance within an educational context.
Proven leadership and influencing skills, with the capacity to initiate and manage projects and organizational change programs.
Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications and proven expertise in the leadership of large-scale operational teams in a commercial or educational environment, with relevant industry experience.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College of Vocational Education
The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position and complete selection criteria, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ben Cass via email [email protected]
Position Description – Director, Business & Enterprise
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Applications close on Monday 2nd of September 2024 at 11.59pm.
About RMIT University
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.
https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university
Why work at RMIT University
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.
We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT’s impressive standings in university rankings.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Website: https://rmit.edu.au/
Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education