Vice President Operations

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the University’s senior executive, the Vice-President (Operations) will:

• Lead financial and infrastructure strategies to support sustainable growth.
• Oversee the development of an equity, diversity, and inclusion-focused human capital strategy.
• Drive digitisation, cyber strategy, and IT infrastructure to enhance operational performance.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Oversee the University’s risk management and legislative compliance frameworks.
• Strengthen UOW’s brand and reputation through strategic marketing and communications leadership.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and governance excellence across UOW and its entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated financial and operational strategies.
• Lead transformative shared service models to enhance organisational efficiency.
• Foster high-performing, accountable teams through workforce planning and leadership development.
• Ensure robust compliance, risk management, and legal advisory functions.
• Cultivate strong relationships with government, industry, and academic stakeholders.

Qualification & Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior executive roles, preferably in higher education or similarly regulated sectors.
• A proven track record in financial management, change leadership, and digitisation.
• Expertise in legal compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and sustainability.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant qualifications in business, finance, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Professional Support
• Other Perks & Benefits…