About the Role

Reporting to the CEO of U@MQ and working alongside the Campus Life Executive Management Team, you will lead a diverse team in the commercial business function, with full financial responsibility across the function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and overseeing the coordination of the strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting process for the commercial business function that aligns to that of the wider business.
• Delivering sustainable financial results in line with approved targets.
• Growing and sustaining the business function customer base and competitive position in alignment with other Campus Life business units.
• Contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making as a member of the Campus Life Executive Management Team. Allocating resources to maximise value and strategic alignment
• Ensuring that the business function adapts and improves over time by fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement
• Building a high-performing leadership team and workforce within the business function
• Undertaking directed assignments and projects for the CEO, including internal and external business case analysis and reporting for the organisation.
• Operating the business function within an agreed risk appetite whilst complying with relevant EEO and WHS regulations

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are a commercially astute, people- leader You know your numbers, you know your customers, and you know how to inspire teams to deliver their best work every day.

• Extensive experience in commercial businesses, and/or Business Management disciplines with strong demonstrated ability in their application.
• A successful record of achievement in a senior commercial management role.
• Superior relationship management, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading change, process and systems improvements and managing the costings of commercial services, and enhancement of customer experience is critical.
• Exceptional skills in managing complex and varied commercial projects and activations.
• Extensive people management experience including high performing teams working within tight delivery times.
• A natural people leader who leads by example, equally comfortable with strategic planning and rolling up their sleeves in day-to-day operations.
• A lateral thinker with expert business case evaluation and writing and presentation skills
• Previous experience working with University policies, systems, processes and procedures and its entities or interrelated functions is desirable.