Director, Institute Operations - Sustainable Minerals Institute

Sustainable Minerals Institute

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Leading multi-functional professional services teams
Managing substantial budgets and governance frameworks
Navigating federated university structures
The Director plays a pivotal role in translating strategy into action to ensure the Institute operates with clarity, rigour, and purpose

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 lead a diverse portfolio of professional services including business management, finance, marketing, safety, and administration.
  • This is a unique opportunity to shape and support a high-performing research institute within the University of Queensland community.

Matching Summary

The Director plays a pivotal role in translating strategy into action to ensure the Institute operates with clarity, rigour, and purpose.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading multi-functional professional services teams
  • Managing substantial budgets and governance frameworks
  • Navigating federated university structures
  • Supporting externally focused research activity
  • Driving outcomes across multiple stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Calm and considered leadership style
  • Experience in complex research environments
  • 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 maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia

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