At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead DUSA, shaping student experiences and driving strategic initiatives.
- Company: Deakin University Student Association, a vibrant student-led organisation.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence student welfare and enhance your leadership skills.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student success and equity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior management and strong people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -Deakin University Student Association (DUSA)
- Lead a respected, independent, student-led organisation
- Genuine strategic influence reporting to the Student Council
- About DUSA
The Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) is the independent, student-led organisation representing the interests and welfare of Deakin University students.
DUSA advances the education of Deakin students by enhancing their learning experience, promoting their interests and welfare, representing them, and providing a wide range of amenities and services across the University’s campuses.
About the Role
DUSA is seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
Reporting to the DUSA Student Council and Executive, the CEO is DUSA’s most senior executive and is accountable for the leadership, performance and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Working in partnership with the elected student leadership, you will lead the development and delivery of DUSA’s strategy, drive financial and commercial sustainability, and lead through a professional management team.
You will be the principal source of executive advice and assurance to the Student Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of DUSA’s strategy in partnership with the Student Council and Executive.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of DUSA’s operations and staff.
- Ensure the financial and commercial sustainability of the organisation, including sound budgeting, financial controls and business development.
- Assess and manage organisational risk, and ensure effective internal controls and management information systems.
- Ensure DUSA operates lawfully, ethically and in line with its Constitution, regulations and contractual obligations.
- Act as the principal source of executive advice and assurance to the Student Council, enabling it to discharge its governance role.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with the University, corporate bodies and key stakeholders.
- Represent DUSA externally within delegated authority.
Skills & Experience
- A Bachelor Degree (or higher) in a relevant area, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Senior management experience across a diverse range of functional areas.
- Experience working with boards or councils.
- Strong people management skills and a proven ability to lead teams through organisational change.
- Proven ability to manage high-level relationships and navigate complex political, social and organisational environments.
- High-level budget, contract management, financial planning and business development skills.
- Sound judgement, strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
- A commitment to staff and student equity, cultural diversity, and OH&S principles.
- Experience working directly with students and/or young people.
- Excellent understanding of the principles of not-for-profit governance.
Education, Training & Professional Development
DUSA supports students in many ways, from academic to social to real world experiences. DUSA helps me through University life.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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