Associate Vice President | Gladstone and Wide Bay Regions

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (5 years), Full-Time
• Vice-Chancellor and President Division
• CQUniversity Gladstone (preferred) or Bundaberg (Relocation support available)
• Attractive remuneration package

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

At CQUniversity, we are committed to empowering communities and transforming lives through accessible, high-quality education and engagement. With a proud presence in regional Queensland, we’re focused on creating positive, lasting impact in the communities we serve.

As an Associate Vice President (AVP), play a key leadership role representing the Vice-Chancellor and President and driving CQUniversity’s strategic goals at the local level. You will oversee campus operations in both Gladstone and Bundaberg, supporting staff and student engagement, fostering community connections, and leading initiatives that deliver growth, innovation, and impact across the regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Represent the Vice-Chancellor and President and the University within the region, supporting and advancing the University's vision and mission.
• Business Development & Engagement: Lead the business development and engagement efforts for the campus by identifying and recommending new business opportunities, community partnerships, and innovative course delivery methods to generate revenue and growth for the University.
• Regional Growth Initiatives: Develop, in close collaboration with the Senior Executive team, unique and sustainable business development opportunities for the region, aligned with the University’s broader vision and strategic plan.
• Committee Facilitation: Lead region-based committees and forums, providing leadership to staff, facilitating business growth opportunities at specific campus locations and across the region, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Cultural Leadership: Contribute to a positive and high-performance culture across the region through leadership that enhances staff and student experience.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Relevant post-graduate qualifications and extensive leadership or business development experience.
• A deep understanding of community engagement, business development, and strategic delivery in a regional context.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience with proven experience in creating high-performing teams and producing successful outcomes for all stakeholders.
• support staff and student engagement, foster community connections, and lead initiatives that deliver growth, innovation, and impact across the Wide Bay and Gladstone region.
• Knowledge of the tertiary education landscape, including VET and higher education systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Wide Bay and Gladstone Region, with preference for candidates based in Gladstone majority of the time.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 1 June 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6043

Contact Details: 

Melissa Misztal

(07) 4923 2871

M.Misztal@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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