Director, Institute Operations - Sustainable Minerals Institute

Sustainable Minerals Institute

St Lucia, Australia
Not specified (potentially hybrid or on-site based on the context)
Leading multi-functional professional services teams
Managing substantial budgets and governance frameworks
Navigating complex federated university structures
The Sustainable Minerals Institute is seeking a Director of Institute Operations to lead and manage operations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and enhancing research outcomes. The role requires extensive experience in complex organizations, particularly within the academic or research sector, and emphasizes operational excellence and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The Director plays a pivotal role in translating strategy into action to ensure the Institute operates with clarity, rigour and purpose.
  • You will partner closely with the Institute Director and Senior Leadership Team to execute strategic priorities across multiple locations.
  • This is a unique opportunity to shape and support a high-performing research institute within the University of Queensland community.

Matching Summary

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The Sustainable Minerals Institute is seeking a Director of Institute Operations to lead and manage operations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and enhancing research outcomes. The role requires extensive experience in complex organizations, particularly within the academic or research sector, and emphasizes operational excellence and collaboration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading multi-functional professional services teams
  • Managing substantial budgets and governance frameworks
  • Navigating complex federated university structures
  • Supporting externally focused research activity
  • Driving operational excellence in research institutes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience within university or research sector
  • Calm and considered leadership style
  • Inclusive and collaborative culture building
  • Strong communication with clarity and empathy

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in complex organisations
  • Proven track record leading large multi-functional teams
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Understanding of academic governance and finance ecosystems

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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