Driving organisational efficiency for smarter operations & stronger institutions.

The higher education sector is at a crossroads. With constrained budgets, shifting government policies, and rising expectations from students and industry, institutions must do more than survive – they must evolve. The challenge isn’t just about maintaining financial sustainability – it’s about reimagining how institutions fulfill their core purpose while continuing to drive research, innovation, and student success.

To remain relevant and future-fit, the higher education sector needs an operating model that aligns structure, funding, and strategic intent. But with internal resources stretched thin, achieving this kind of transformation requires careful prioritisation and a clear pathway forward.

What needs to evolve across the higher education sector to ensure long-term relevance, financial sustainability, and the continued pursuit of academic excellence and operational efficiency?

Join us for this exclusive event designed to explore how institutions can realign their operating models, simplify technology ecosystems, enhance governance, and embrace cultural shifts to drive organisational efficiency and maximise impact.

Date: Thursday 5th June
Time: 12-2pm (Light lunch will be provided)
Location: Sydney CBD

This event will explore:

• Rethinking traditional structures: Identifying inefficiencies in legacy business models and uncovering innovative ways to optimise resourcing, streamline operations, and enhance agility.
• Planning the workforce of the future: Exploring how strategic workforce planning can shape a more sustainable, capable and future-ready workforce – aligning staff capabilities with evolving institutional priorities, while supporting wellbeing and productivity.
• Leveraging technology strategically: Understanding the role of automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making in creating leaner, more adaptive institutions – without over-reliance on large consultancy firms.
• Enhancing decision-making with smarter portfolio governance: Improving investment decision-making and accountability by implementing robust governance frameworks, clear performance metrics, and effective benefits tracking. By aligning projects with strategic priorities and continuously evaluating impact, institutions can maximise ROI, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure sustainable growth.
• Driving cultural change from within: Operational efficiency isn’t just a technical fix – it requires a mindset shift. Discover how to create conditions for cultural change: from leadership behaviours and communication to performance expectations and collaboration norms.

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for higher education leaders, CIO’s CFOs, strategy and operations executives, and transformation leaders looking to enhance efficiency, drive sustainability, and reimagine the future of their institution.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights on improving organisational efficiency.

Seats are limited, reserve your spot today and be a part of the conversation.