Director, Enablement

About the role

The Director, Enablement will partner with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Services and Operations to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across the division. You will translate university strategy into concrete actions, aligning people, resources and initiatives to deliver measurable outcomes for students and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain real‑time oversight of priorities, risks and opportunities to support informed decision‑making.
• Enable delivery of key programmes and improve ways of working across Student Services and Operations.
• Lead a specialist enablement team, driving continuous improvement and coordinated programme delivery.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans, aligning resources and workforce planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and sustained performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a trusted adviser or chief‑of‑staff to senior executives in large, complex organisations.
• Ability to manage sensitive information, exercise sound judgement and work autonomously.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in divisional budget planning, workforce planning and resource management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear executive briefings, reports and presentations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of student services at Tasmania’s sole university.
• Leadership role within a mission‑driven institution committed to regional impact.