/ Position description
Position title / Chief Executive Officer
Position number / 9105
Position classification / Director
Division / Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Location of position / Batchelor
Tenure of position / Fixed term
Immediate supervisor / Batchelor Council
Positions supervised / Executive Director of Strategic and Shared Services, Executive Director of Higher Education and Research, Executive Director of Further Education, Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Academic Elder and HR Director.
Special features of position / This position is established under the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education Act of Northern Territory.

Position overview

As the Chief Executive Officer of the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) the Director is responsible to Council for the efficient and effective management of the Institute and for setting and monitoring the strategic direction of the Institute in conjunction with Council.

Key Responsibilities

To perform the functions prescribed in the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (Powers and Functions of the Director, Deputy Director and Registrar) By- Laws, including, but not limited to the following:

1.  Ensure compliance with the obligations placed upon the Institute and the Institute Council with the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education Act.

2.  Develop, implement and review the strategic plan to secure the Institute’s future, which is focused, responsive and relevant to the communities it serve.

3.  Provide high level leadership and direction to the Institute

4.  Build the Institute’s financial position to strengthen its capacity to fulfill its role.

5.  Represent the interests of the Institute externally to the various levels of government, the community a wide range of corporations and special interest groups.

6.  Provide high level leadership to foster the ongoing relationship with the Australian and Northern Territory Governments and develop and implement strategies to strengthen the Institute’s national and local profile.

7.  Apply best management practice to relationship with and development of staff, at all levels.

8.  Lead and manage viable change and win the support of the Institute’s community for the ongoing changes necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving higher education and vocational education and training sectors.

9.  Ensure management processes and monitoring systems are in place that lead to the successful management of risk and that the Institute meets its legislative obligations. Lead and manage viable change and win the support of the Institute’s community for the ongoing changes necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving higher education and vocational education and training sectors.

10.  Provide effective and equitable decision-making structures for, and management of, the Institute’s staff, students, finances and physical assets

11.  Provide leadership in the development, prioritization and performance of the Institute’s academic functions both in the higher education and vocational education and training sectors

12.  Enhance the Institute’s reputation for teaching quality in both higher education and vocational education and training

Essential selection criteria

1.  Proven capacity to work effectively and cooperatively in culturally diverse teams and within the social, political, and cultural environments of Australian Indigenous communities and organizations.

2.  A demonstrated track record at senior levels in the post-secondary education sector or a related filed with a record of innovation in complex environments.

3.  Proven business, commercial and financial acumen, and a successful track record in commercial ventures including making effective and timely commercial and financial decisions.

4.  Demonstrated record of strategic planning, leadership and management ability in driving performance and delivering timely business outcomes within a large and complex organization.

5.  Demonstrated experience and effectiveness working with a senior management team to achieve results and an ability to lead diverse teams in an ethical and professional environment.

6.  Capacity to engage effectively at all levels of the Northern Territory community to advance the objectives of the Batchelor Institute.

7.  Experience in building effective relationships with external stakeholders such as Government, institutions, community groups and industry.

8.  Post graduate qualifications and/ or demonstrated significant experience relevant to the position.

9.  Ability to undertake extensive travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s License.

Version:
v1 2017 / Authorised Officer
Council / Approved:
Council Chair / Review by:
December 2020