The Opportunity
The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, Faculty of Engineering, has an opportunity for a School Manager. This is a key leadership position within a large and complex teaching and research school. You will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the day-to-day running of the school, including financial management, human resources, information systems, marcomms, future student recruitment, student administration, estate management, and work health and safety. This is a highly collaborative role where you will work closely with the Head of School, academics, and professional staff in the school and the wider faculty.
The role of the School Manager reports to the Head of School, with a dotted reporting line to the Faculty Executive Director. This position has direct reports related to Teaching Support Administration and General Administration along with a dotted line management to the Faculty shared service model including, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) and the Higher Degree Research (HDR).
- Salary, Level 9: Starting at $138,171 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Continuing (Permanent)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications is one of the largest and most prestigious schools of its kind in Australia. In the last 70 years, our school has grown out of a purely teaching institution to one which has made important contributions to the development of electrical engineering in Australia and globally. For more information on our school go to the following link - https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/our-schools/electrical-engineering-telecommunications
Skills and Experience
- Appropriate degree and extensive relevant management experience or equivalent in an academic or similar large and complex environment (or equivalent competency gained through another combination of education, training and experience).
- Superior communication skills and demonstrated high level interpersonal skills.
- Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Extensive experience managing, coaching and developing staff.
- Strong initiative and superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in financial management and proven ability to interpret financial data to provide strategic advice.
- Proven skills and experience in strategic and resource planning, goal setting and project management.
- Substantial experience in business improvement activities and leading change activities.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 9th February 2025
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.
