Senior Advisor, Strategic Ventures

Senior Advisor, Strategic Ventures – Drive global engagement by designing and executing innovative, cross-cultural programs and partnerships aligned with strategic university goals. About the opportunity: The Senior Advisor, Strategic Ventures is responsible for leading strategic ventures and setting the university's directional course. They oversee comprehensive venture evaluations, ensure every consultation and implementation endeavour meets the highest standards, and continually align ventures with the university's long‑term vision. Key Responsibilities Design the functional structure and execution of new ventures and partnerships, working closely with the Strategy Portfolio and senior stakeholders. Execute consultation formats for launching new concepts, including internal consultation events such as workshops, Town Halls and presentations to key stakeholders across the University, and identifying approaches to key external influencers, funding partners and collaborators. Monitor and evaluate the impact of international programs against strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with global education standards and sustainable development frameworks. Design and implement cross‑cultural programs that align with the University’s strategic goals and global engagement priorities, ensuring relevance and responsiveness to diverse international contexts. Engage stakeholders across international contexts, to ensure inclusive and locally informed program design and implementation. About you Demonstrated experience of strategy development and planning and the implementation, delivery and ongoing management of strategic initiatives. Demonstrated experience providing strong and adaptable leadership and direction to a diverse team. Extensive experience in consulting, business case development and design of transformational projects. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the analysis of the performance of business models, including operational and financial analysis. Project management experience including the successful delivery of complex projects of international scope gained within a complex, diverse, multi‑cultural sector. Awareness of emerging and effective sector‑related trends, including the research and education policy and funding landscape and performance nationally and internationally, together with government objectives and priorities. Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and representational skills including a track record of working effectively in a cross‑cultural context to enhance international networks and establish strategic relationships. Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre‑employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre‑employment or background checks in role satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to Apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to (email omitted). Applications close Tuesday 09 September. #J-18808-Ljbffr