Job Description

Title: Director Shared Services

Company Name: TwoScots Recruitment

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Eastern Suburbs, hawthorn

Employment Status: Full Time

About the Job

TwoScots are partnering with Swinburne University for the appointment of Director Shared Services.

Swinburne have a fantastic opportunity to join the People, Planning & Culture (PP&C) Department as the new Director, Shared Services. As part of the PP&C leadership team, you will be accountable for leading the People Assist, Payroll, Reporting and the PP&C systems teams within PP&C. This critical role is key in driving continuous improvement of PP&C systems and processes and will need to engage the teams and work collaboratively across the University to secure optimal outcomes.

Reporting to the Vice-President, PP&C, the Director, Shared Services is accountable for governance and compliance of payroll and superannuation for the University and its subsidiaries, and for the development and delivery of best practice processes and systems to deliver an outstanding service to our staff.

About Swinburne

Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia's capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces. Our university is focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.

About the Department

The People, Planning & Culture function provides strategic advice and solutions to the University across the full range of people and culture services. A key role of People & Culture is to engage, support and inspire Swinburne's most valuable asset, its people, by connecting them with the university's vision and strategy.

The People & Culture function provides:

• An end-to-end human resources service
• A strategy that enables the achievement of the Swinburne 2025 Strategy
• Understanding the business and operates as business partners to our clients
• Tailored, quality HR services and products ensuring a high level of expert support and advice
• An environment where staff are continuously learning and committed to the objectives of the University
• Partnering with clients on contemporary Human Resources Management practices; and, operates in a manner that supports the Swinburne behaviours and achievement of business objectives on the University.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Proven experience in working with stakeholders across complex organisations to lead improvements and efficiencies that create value added services;
• Significant experience in leading and reviewing organisational processes, utilizing design thinking principles and customer centered design;
• The ability to motivate teams to drive high performance and deliver on the strategic direction;
• Demonstrated experience in managing the internal and external reporting requirements, including internal and external auditors, government departments, Executive Groups and Councils.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Private health insurance discounts

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit https://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/employee-benefits/

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more about this appointment, please contact Leona Kane on 0401 494 130 or [email protected] or Bree Abbott on 0411 543 549 or [email protected]

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our [email protected] Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world-class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.