Associate Director, People and Wellbeing Strategy and Operations

This 12-month fixed-term opportunity to provide parental leave cover and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact at a pivotal time for the People and Wellbeing division. Working closely with the Chief People Officer and divisional leaders, you will play a central role in translating strategy into action, ensuring priorities are aligned, initiatives are effectively sequenced, and plans are delivered through a practical, hands-on approach that drives tangible outcomes across the University. 

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with strong execution. You'll lead divisional planning and governance rhythms, support informed decision-making, coordinate budgets and portfolios, and ensure progress against key priorities. 

Importantly, this role is as much about people as it is about process. Following a strategic re-organisation of People and Wellbeing, we're looking for someone who can build relationships, foster collaboration, bring energy and positivity to the team, and help create a connected, high-performing culture. You'll be a trusted adviser, influencer and facilitator who can navigate complexity while bringing people together around shared goals. 

• Demonstrated capability in divisional strategy coordination and prioritisation, including experience sequencing initiatives and aligning change with organisational capacity and strategic priorities.  

• Strong operational leadership and governance experience, with the ability to design and maintain effective operating rhythms, leadership forums and reporting cycles that support informed decision‑making and accountability.  

• Proven ability to uplift project discipline and delivery capability, including applying consistent project tools, governance frameworks and delivery practices to improve transparency, coordination and outcomes.  

• Demonstrated leadership in building high‑performing, collaborative teams, fostering continuous improvement, innovation and strong engagement across diverse stakeholders.  

• Exceptional strategic advisory, communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels, facilitate cross‑divisional collaboration and provide trusted advice that enhances operational effectiveness and service delivery.  

• Ability to operate as a strategic leader to identify, recommend, and drive prioritised people initiatives that support the ongoing transformation and enablement of the People and Wellbeing team to provide seamless experiences for employees.  

• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex data, draw insights, and use data-driven decision-making to guide strategy and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.  

In addition, you’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including. 

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers 

• 17% Superannuation contribution 

• Health and fitness membership options 

• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts 

• Health Insurance and Banking 

• Novated Leasing 

At the University of Tasmania, we have mission to make a difference for Tasmania, and from Tasmania. With our unique location and complex history, we have both an obligation and opportunity to make a global contribution. People are at the heart of that contribution. We focus on building a workplace culture where we come together in a way that empowers us all to connect, belong and grow. The University is one of the largest employers in our State, with campuses in three distinct regions: Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. We also have a specialised health campus in Sydney. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary. 

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Your application must include: 

• Your up-to-date resume 

• A 2 - page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and includes an overview of how your previous skills & experience aligns to the requirements of the role 

• Please submit your application via our PageUp portal 

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.