Director, Social Purpose Centre (SPC)

• Leading a new Centre in Australia’s Globally Recognised Top Business School
• Building business capabilities of the for-purpose sector and social purpose capabilities of the private sector

About Melbourne Business School
Melbourne Business School is Australia's leading provider of business education and insight. It is home to Australia's best MBA and business analytics degrees (Financial Times 2022), as well as custom solutions for organisations and short courses for professionals.

The Melbourne Business School is establishing a Social Purpose Centre (SPC) supported by a joint endowment by the School and the Helen McPherson Smith Trust (HMST). The Centre is a strategic initiative of MBS, relevant to its purpose. It is reflective also of the intent of the endowment to advance the practice of leadership and management in the for-purpose sector so as to support its development and sustainability as a thriving and dynamic sector.

About the Director Role
The Director of the SPC is responsible for the overall leadership and effective operation of the Centre, with primary responsibility for all of its academic activities, and its contribution to the fulfilment of the School’s purpose, vision and strategy and the intent of the endowment. Its activities will be directed at building the business capabilities of the for-purpose sector as well as the social purpose capabilities of the private sector. The Director will hold a continuing position as a member of the School’s Faculty and an honorary appointment with the University of Melbourne.

Key Attributes for the Director
High quality candidates will have combined significant academic achievement and scholarly reputation in business education and research, with particular emphasis on teaching and research in areas relevant to the Centre. They will have demonstrated success in engaging externally for research and teaching, particularly external engagement with the for-purpose sector with established networks or track-record of network building with industry. They will have a good understanding of financial and academic management, and governance in a business school/university context.

EEO Statement
The Melbourne Business School is committed to all aspects of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to providing all staff, students, contractors and visitors with a safe, respectful and rewarding and flexible environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation. The Melbourne Business School makes decisions on employment, promotion, and reward based on merit.

Further Information and To Apply

To obtain the Candidate Brochure for this role, including the role description, or to apply, please email [email protected], citing the Director Centre for Social Purpose – J16027. If further information is required after reviewing the documentation and www.mbs.edu, please contact Dr Marianne Broadbent or Grant Nichol on +61 3 8626 0600 or 1300 138 863. Applications are required no later than 2 December, 2022