Director, Innovation and Performance
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Position purpose
The Director, Innovation and Performance is accountable for building and promoting a culture that embraces innovation. The Director will establish platforms and processes which enable the organisation to generate, accelerate and realise innovative solutions that deliver tangible benefits to students, staff and stakeholders.
Working as a trusted advisor and senior business partner, the Director leads a team of internal business consultants whose mission is to support and deliver projects that challenge existing business models, maximise performance and create new value. This position will measurably advance the change agenda of the organisation and will play a lead role in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in implementing, monitoring, and reviewing change initiatives.
The Director will ensure the organisation has access to sophisticated, reliable, high quality data and reporting to support evidence based strategic planning and business decisions.
The Director will lead, motivate, support and develop a multidisciplinary team; ensuring the delivery of high quality outcomes for the organisation. Critically, this role is accountable for leading a collaborative customer orientated department that works effectively with the broader organisation to deliver on key objectives.
Key areas of responsibility
Innovation: Create and maintain processes that foster a culture of innovation at all levels of the organisation. Support and drive initiatives which create new value for the organisation including new products and services, new market opportunities and innovative business models. Seek out new business development opportunities, strategic alliances and partnerships, and explore alternative business options to best position the organisation to maximise future opportunities. Develop strong relationships with other participants in the innovation ecosystem, including incubators and accelerators, to create new networks that can yield financial and other resources for the GOTAFE innovation agenda.
Business Insights: Provide sophisticated analysis to inform strategic planning, performance targets and priorities. Establish processes to assist in identifying and evaluating emerging opportunities. Perform analysis and provide insights into social, economic, sector and industry data to inform business priorities. Lead the provision of data analysis and reporting functions for GOTAFE. Develop dashboard reporting and a data insight platform that provides value to the organisation.
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
Program Leadership: Manage interdependencies and balance competing demands to ensure priority objectives are delivered. Ensure project and program management processes and systems are efficient, effective and aligned to business needs. Liaise with project stakeholders, vendors and services providers as required to ensure the efficient delivery and maintenance of business solutions.
Business Performance: Develop a performance reporting system which supports effective business planning, and monitors performance for the organisation. Establish key performance indicators, and develop processes to monitor and report to these key performance indicators regularly. Facilitate business planning processes across all business groups to support the successful achievement of strategic and business planning objectives. Support the Executive in achieving the organisational strategic goals through reviewing performance against the strategic objectives and tracking of divisional work plans.
Client Focus: Lead and foster a team that is client-centric and a genuine partner for the wider organisation. Motivate and inspire a team that is curious, courageous and committed to success. Establish a high performance culture that aims to deliver best imaginable service. Establish and promote a collaborative and solutions-orientated division that works with the broader organisation to optimise the student experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
GOTAFE Organisational structure
GOTAFE's senior leadership team is made up of the CEO, four Executive Directors and seventeen Directors. All play key roles in influencing the culture and performance of GOTAFE.
Chief Executive Officer
Director, Office of the CEO
Executive Director, Education
Director, Health, Wellbeing and
Community
Executive Director, Student Attraction and
Community Engagement
Director, Student Attraction and Enrolment
Executive Director, Corporate Services
Director, Asset Management and
Facilities
Executive Director, People and Innovation
Director, People and Culture
Director, Technology and Built Environment
Director, Student Pathways
Director, Finance and Procurement
Director, Innovation and Performance
Director, Services and Natural Environment
Director, Further Learning, Koorie and
Multicultural
Director, Communication and
Engagement
Director, Digital Solutions
Director, Compliance, Risk and Information
Director, Customised Learning Solutions
Director, Education Quality
Director, Student Success
There are four key divisions in the GOTAFE structure:
Education ? responsible for ensuring that GOTAFE provides the best possible education, training and learning experiences for all student cohorts across all education sectors.
Student Attraction and Community Engagement ? responsible for the start of a student's journey at GOTAFE and for ensuring that GOTAFE strategically engages with its key stakeholders across the community; including industry and community groups.
People & Innovation ? responsible for ensuring that GOTAFE is an employer of choice and for cultivating a culture of innovation and strong organisational performance.
Corporate Services - responsible for the optimal performance of the internal operations of GOTAFE.
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
Organisational relationship
Executive Director, People and Innovation
Director, People and Culture
Director, Innovation and Performance
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
Key stakeholders
Internal
Executive Director, People and Innovation Direct Reports CEO Board Executive Team Staff Students
External
Department of Education and Training Higher Education and Skills Group Australian Skills Quality Authority Victorian TAFE Association Community and partner organisations Agencies Other TAFE Institutes
Skills and capabilities required for position
The Director, Innovation and Performance is expected to demonstrate the following key skills and capabilities in their role:
Leadership
Clearly communicate and exemplify the vision and values of GOTAFE. Inspire and foster talent and build capability within department. Create and maintain a culture that supports high level staff engagement and
performance. Provide strong and accountable leadership to ensure delivery of performance objectives. Show sensitivity and understanding in negotiating, mediating and resolving conflict. Engage directors and managers from other departments and campuses to ensure
collaboration and effective delivery of outputs. Lead and foster a team that is client-centric, solutions-orientated and a genuine partner
for the wider organisation.
Management
Actively contribute to all corporate planning and reporting requirements to inform decision making at various levels.
Ability to manage an annual department budget working to the agreed budget, including set targets.
Ability to deal with complex matters that may not have established guidelines and procedures.
Monitor priorities to ensure meaningful work is delivered that supports operational and organisational objectives.
Ability to think critically and strategically to make informed decisions.
Strategic planning
Deliver high quality, evidence based strategic advice and guidance to the CEO, the Executive and Board.
Contribute towards the long-term strategic direction of GOTAFE, through the implementation of relevant areas of the strategic plan and other organisational strategies.
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
An evidence-based innovative culture Lead change management and project management. Drive innovation and improvement initiatives. Seek out new business models, partnerships and pilots. Initiate and facilitate change and continuous improvement. Business insights Expertise in data analysis tools and reporting frameworks. Understanding of business process design methodologies and systems. Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma concepts. Analytical and lateral thinking skills, with the capacity for methodical problem solving. Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
POSITION DESCRIPTION | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
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