Candidate ID: 1811

An accomplished senior executive with close to 30 years’ experience in the higher education sector, specialising in leadership, operations management and Indigenous student engagement. Demonstrated expertise in driving organisational transformation, strategic growth and stakeholder partnerships, with a strong track record of delivering impactful outcomes across complex institutions.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Business Planning
• Program Management
• Executive Operations Management
• Negotiation and Influencing
• Student Experience Strategies

Relevant Experience

Director, Indigenous Student and Community Engagement, Higher education sector
11 years
Led large multidisciplinary teams across multiple campuses to design and deliver Indigenous student participation, success and engagement strategies, securing over $12.5m in philanthropic funding and driving significant organisational transformation and strategic partnerships.

Senior Manager, Community and Regional Engagement, Higher education sector
2 years
Led the development and implementation of university-wide community and regional engagement strategies, strengthening government and industry partnerships while delivering strategic planning, financial modelling and major place-based initiatives.

Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Higher education sector
2 years
Directed large marketing, communications and business development teams to deliver high-impact student recruitment campaigns and partnership strategies that enhanced brand positioning and increased student acquisition.

Manager, Indigenous Outreach, Higher education sector
3 years
Developed and implemented Indigenous outreach and engagement strategies across schools and communities, resulting in a 33% increase in Indigenous student participation through targeted programs and transition pathways.

Prior Experience (Marketing & Administration), Higher education sector
Early career experience supporting marketing, communications and executive operations functions across large universities, contributing to improved operational efficiency and program delivery.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Sydney

Open to Relocating: No

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid 2 days working from Home

Ability to travel: Yes – any time based on the role’s requirements

Availability/notice period: 4 weeks’ Notice

Desired salary or salary expectations: $250,000 plus super