Director MBA

Job No.:570393

Work type:Continuing

• Full-Time Continuing position
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: Level D - Base salary from $% superannuation
• Hybrid work model supported

About the position

Reporting to the Dean the Director MBA leads the academic strategic and operational direction of the La Trobe AI MBA ensuring it remains rigorous market-leading and responsive to advances in the contemporary business environment.

This role engages proactively with industry and internal and external stakeholders to ensure leading edge curriculum and alignment with industry needs. The role works across departments and university teams to deliver an excellent student experience and employability outcomes enrolment growth and a strong external reputation through rankings and accreditation.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a PhD or equivalent standing in a relevant field or have extensive senior-level professional experience with a proven track record of leadership. They should demonstrate excellence and innovation in learning and teaching including course design quality assurance and continuous improvement as well as the ability to inspire and guide academic teams in a collaborative environment.

A strong grasp of modern business practicesparticularly digital transformation AI-powered decision-making and responsible leadershipis essential alongside demonstrated success in engaging with industry professional bodies and external stakeholders. Exceptional communication organisational and stakeholder management skills are also required.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

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How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume; and
• Cover letter; and
• Responses to all Essential Criteria in a separate Word document

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassment abuse or threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.