The national director of the Science and Engineering Challenge, Bob Nelson, will be retiring in October this year after 10 years of exceptional service to the Challenge.
Could you please forward it to anyone you know who may be suitable for the position?
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Director National Science and Engineering Challenge Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Position No. 1405
General Information The position is available on a full-time, continuing basis. Challenges are conducted in every state and territory within Australia therefore with this role you are required to undertake extensive periods away incorporating significant road travel.
Position Description Position: Director – National Science and Engineering Challenge Classification: HEW level 10+
Overall Objective: To lead and direct all operational aspects of the Science and Engineering Challenge in accordance with University policy and directives and the policy and protocols approved by the National Science and Engineering Challenge Council (NSECC). Also conduct authorised Challenges in accordance with standard operating principles.
Qualification and/or Skills Required « Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience in relevant areas such as logistics, organisation and leadership. « Demonstrated capacity to promote outreach activities.
« Proven financial/resource and people management skills including demonstrated ability to build effective teams and to develop staff, including experience in the supervision of staff. « Proven experience and expertise in strategically positioning and promoting education/engagement programs into the community.
« Outstanding facilitation, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including sensitivity, respecting cultural diversity and effectively communicating with a broad range of people.
« Capacity for lateral thinking and highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
« Capacity to design and oversee the development of new activities. « Ability to strengthen and integrate Equity and Diversity, Occupational Health and Safety and Performance Management principles in the management of staff and capacity to implement relevant plans and policies.
Conditions and Benefits An attractive remuneration of at least $91,000 pa will be offered to the successful applicant. Compulsory contributory superannuation is a condition of employment plus generous employer contribution of up to 17%. A range of flexible salary packaging options is also available. Further information on benefits and conditions of employment is available at the following link: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/employment/conditions.htmlHuman
Further Information For additional information on the position contact Professor John OConnor, Head School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences on 4921 5439 or email John.OConnor@newcastle.edu.au Closing Date Applications close on Wednesday 9 June 2010.
Note: Your application must include a statement addressing the selection criteria. Your application must include an email and/or fax address for each nominated referee. Please read the important information contained via the How to apply link before submitting your application. Submitting Your Application DO NOT send your application to the Faculty or Division in which the position is located.
External Applicants Visit the University Job Vacancies Website – http://www.newcastle.edu.au/job-vacancies/ Click on the highlighted position name Click on the apply now link Complete online application attaching your statement addressing the selection and Resume/CV Click on the submit application link
Note: Applications and attachments must be in Microsoft Word 2003 or earlier or PDF. If you do not have access to the internet, please telephone (+61 2) 4921 5266 during business hours (AEST) or email employment@newcastle.edu.au to discuss alternative methods of applying. The University of Newcastle values equity and diversity.
Best wishes,
John
Professor D.J. O’Connor BSc(Hons), PhD, DSc(ANU), FTSE, FAIP, FInstP, CPhys Head, School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSW 2308
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