Position Number: 0051886 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time, Continuing Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Salary: Senior Manager - Attractive salary p.a. including 17% super
About the Role
The Director of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives for FMDHS plays a pivotal leadership role in managing high-level government relationships and driving strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Dean, the Director fosters cross-disciplinary partnerships, secures funding, and navigates complex regulatory environments. With deep expertise in government relations and health policy, the role ensures the Faculty's strategic goals are delivered, advancing health and wellbeing outcomes for the broader community.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record working with government bodies, particularly in the health and education sectors. You will have deep knowledge of the Australian higher education and healthcare systems, exceptional strategic implementation skills, and the ability to engage and build lasting relationships with diverse stakeholders.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences employs over 2,500 staff and attracts more than 8,800 students annually, comprising six schools and 37 departments, centres, and institutes. It leads Australia in clinical, pre-clinical, and health sciences, contributing nearly 50% of the University's research. The Faculty is ranked 14th globally in 2020 by Times Higher Education and 25th in the world for clinical medicine, while the University of Melbourne is the top Australian institution in health education and research.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Fahim Farzad via email at hr- [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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Advertised: 12 Dec 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time