Cathy King
Executive Assistant
T: 8302 4063
E: cathy.king@unisa.edu.au
As General Manager for the Justice & Society, I am responsible for leading the effective delivery of services and operational support to the programs and research activities within the Academic Unit, including acting as the primary contact for central support services including student and academic services, research services, governance and facility support services, marketing and alumni relations and external engagement.
I am a versatile and experienced senior executive with a strong commercial acumen and enterprising style, supported by qualifications in Commerce, Accounting and Marketing and complemented by an MBA. This broad experience has led to leadership roles in the Education, Utilities (Government), Healthcare, Agri-business ... Read more
About me
As General Manager for the Justice & Society, I am responsible for leading the effective delivery of services and operational support to the programs and research activities within the Academic Unit, including acting as the primary contact for central support services including student and academic services, research services, governance and facility support services, marketing and alumni relations and external engagement.
I am a versatile and experienced senior executive with a strong commercial acumen and enterprising style, supported by qualifications in Commerce, Accounting and Marketing and complemented by an MBA. This broad experience has led to leadership roles in the Education, Utilities (Government), Healthcare, Agri-business and Professional Services sectors, where I have successfully led multi disciplinary teams, with an operational, strategic and financial focus.
As a qualified chartered accountant, I have highly developed analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated capability in planning and analysis, complex modelling, financial budgeting and performance reporting. With a background in Auditing, I have well developed skills in reviewing and establishing internal control systems, whilst managing risk, compliance and governance demands.
I have worked extensively at a strategic level in complex businesses and have a proven ability to translate strategy into action plans and measurable outcomes. My complementary strengths enable me to explore ‘blue sky’ scenarios, turning vision or strategic intent into well developed, well thought out and practical outcomes for the business.
I am a skilled adviser to the business, with a natural and calm demeanour that builds empathy, confidence and trust and shared pathways to success. With strong interpersonal skills and a focus on personal integrity, I am able to secure support through development and management of effective relationships with stakeholders, adapting my communication style to suit a variety of different audiences.
I have an engaging style of leadership that creates resourceful and empowered teams, with high levels of motivation and competency. I am accustomed to working collaboratively in order to drive and implement change, seeing my motivated; results oriented and focused approach as a foundation for delivering business success.
About me
Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors (Company Directors' Course)
Fellow of Governor's Leadership Foundation Program (Leaders Institute of South Australia)
Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
About me
Master of Business Administration The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Commerce The University of Adelaide
Professional Certificate in Management The University of Adelaide