Director, Institute Operations - Sustainable Minerals Institute
College Majors
St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
On-site
Operational leadership
Complex organisations
Strategic priorities
The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute is seeking a Director of Institute Operations to lead and manage operations, ensuring strategic priorities are met in a dynamic research environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in complex organizations, preferably within a university or research setting, and possess strong leadership and operational skills
Job Summary
The Director, Institute Operations plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of the Sustainable Minerals Institute by translating strategy into action and ensuring the Institute operates with clarity, rigour and purpose.
Leading a diverse portfolio of professional services, including business management, finance, marketing and communications, safety, and administration, you will play a central role in connecting people, processes and priorities to ensure the Institute operates effectively and cohesively.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Matching Summary
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The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute is seeking a Director of Institute Operations to lead and manage operations, ensuring strategic priorities are met in a dynamic research environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in complex organizations, preferably within a university or research setting, and possess strong leadership and operational skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
operational leadership
complex organisations
strategic priorities
operational excellence
externally engaged environment
diverse portfolio of professional services
Nice-to-have
calm and considered leadership style
influencing diverse stakeholders
driving outcomes across multiple priorities
strategic insight with practical execution
inclusive, collaborative culture
Key Requirements
extensive experience in complex organisations
strong understanding of academic environments
proven track record leading large, multi-functional teams
managing substantial budgets, resources, and governance frameworks