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• Remuneration: Competitive salary package 

• Employment Type: Full time continuing  

• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)  

About us 

UNSW Business School equips the next generation of business professionals with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world. 

Ranked #1 Business School in Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business School for 2024) for the third consecutive year and ranked among the top 50 universities globally, we attract the highest potential students from Australia and around the world. Our researchers tackle the biggest economic, business and social challenges with partners around the world.   

As one of Australia’s leading business schools, we are constantly challenging ourselves to look to the future. We seek to make a positive difference to that future by equipping our graduates and stakeholders to find better ways to create sustainable economic and social value. The development of our Business School Strategy 2021+ led to a revised statement of our mission, strategic themes and principles for 2021 and beyond.  

 
 
Why the role matters 

The Deputy Faculty Executive Director is a pivotal leadership role within the UNSW Business School which directly contributes to strategic development and leading the operational management of the Faculty.  

This key role is crucial for the Faculty's success, as it oversees the implementation of strategic plans, manages essential processes, and ensures the efficient delivery of operational services. A key priority for the successful candidate is to support the Faculty in achieving its academic, research, teaching, and learning objectives. 

Reporting to the Faculty Executive Director, this position has 10 direct reports, including Faculty School Managers, Administrators, and Receptionists. It also manages relationships with key partners in IT, Estate Management, Safety, HR, Finance, and Student Services, while maintaining essential connections with the Senior Management Team, Heads of School, UNSW peers, and other FEDs and Deputy FEDs. 

This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days on campus each week, with the potential for up to 5 days on site depending on weekly needs. Flexibility and agility are essential, as the specific days on campus will vary, requiring the ability to adapt to dynamic work schedules. 

 
 
Accountabilities 

Specific accountabilities for this role are focused on four key areas: 

Strategy 

• Proactively contribute to the formulation and refinement of the Faculty’s strategic plan in partnership with the Dean, the Faculty Executive Director and senior colleagues to provide strategic advice. 

• Work with the Faculty Executive Director and senior colleagues to operationalise the Faculty’s and UNSW strategic plan including the development of plans which outline objectives, targets and Faculty’s Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) to ensure measurable outcomes and continuous alignment with institutional priorities. 

Operations 

• Ensure accurate operational reporting and advice is provided to leaders within the of Faculty to facilitate decision making 

• Broker resources and services from central and embedded functions to ensure the Faculty’s Key Performance Indicators are achieved, including budget. 

Leadership 

• Initiate and lead change projects aimed at improving the Faculty’s outcomes and achieving operational efficiencies. 

• Benchmark internally and externally and build collaborative relationships to stretch and expand opportunities for the Faculty and UNSW. 

Compliance and Quality Assurance 

• Oversee compliance and quality assurance management consistent with requirements under the University’s Risk Management Framework, including WHS. 

Who you are  

Skills and Experience required for this position (but not limited to): 

• Tertiary qualifications with extensive relevant senior management experience in business administration or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. 

• An understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector, nationally and internationally, and how these translate to the practical operational management requirements of a large scale, research active, student focused and internationally competitive academic endeavour. 

• Extensive experience in people leadership, development, engagement, and management, with the demonstrated skills to motivate inspire, and mobilise diverse teams to create a positive workplace culture and deliver quality outcomes. 

• Excellent consultation, influencing, communication, negotiation, and networking skills to achieve organisational outcomes, particularly in an environment where services are provided by a service provider or function. 

• Demonstrated commercial acumen and a track record in setting and managing large scale budgets, meeting financial targets and managing for financial sustainability. 

• Demonstrated experience in leading change to deliver successful outcomes. 

To be considered you will hold full Australian Working Rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 
 
To learn more about this position, and to view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.    

Benefits and Culture 

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include: 

• Career development opportunities 

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 

• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits 

How to Apply  

Please submit a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing how you meet the requirements of this position, together with your CV and complete your application online before Monday 21st April at 11:30pm Sydney time. 
 
Please note we will be reviewing and progressing applications as we receive them so don’t delay, apply now to be considered.  
 
   

Get in Touch 
 
For any recruitment-related queries, please contact Persa Tzakis, Team Leader and Executive Resourcer via email p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.  

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.   

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.