Advisor, Strategic Planning And Ventures

The University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260; bonus/equity: not speci...
Strategic planning and venture development
Business case development
Transformational project design
You will contribute to the early development of strategic ventures by conducting research, analysing opportunities, and helping to design concepts and frameworks that guide decision‑making

Job Summary

  • You will contribute to the early development of strategic ventures by conducting research, analysing opportunities, and helping to design concepts and frameworks that guide decision‑making.
  • Working closely with senior leaders, you will support the creation of business cases, proposals and planning materials that ensure new ideas are grounded in evidence, well‑structured and aligned to long‑term institutional priorities.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high‑impact, intellectually engaging work and wants to help develop ventures that will influence the University’s future direction.

Matching Summary

You will contribute to the early development of strategic ventures by conducting research, analysing opportunities, and helping to design concepts and frameworks that guide decision‑making.

Salary

Base: $146,197 - $154,260; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic planning and venture development
  • Business case development
  • Transformational project design
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical and strategic thinking

Nice-to-have

  • Consulting or advisory experience
  • Higher education sector knowledge
  • Emerging trends analysis

Key Requirements

  • Experience in consulting or advisory
  • Business case development
  • Transformational project design
  • Managing multiple workstreams
  • Leading large complex projects
  • Ability to work according to strict deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Facilitation abilities
  • Stakeholder-engagement abilities
  • Confidence working with senior leaders
  • Knowledge of the higher education sector

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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