• Full Time Continuing opportunity to make a significant contribution as the School Manager of Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Base Salary $140,913 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Head, Executive Services and working closely with the Head of School and Dean, the School Manager will be part of the school's leadership team, contributing to planning, setting, communicating, and deploying of the school's academic and operational strategies, goals, and practices. You will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, operational plans and processes within the school, ensuring the school's delivery of education, research, research education and external engagement strategies. You will also be accountable for operationalising decisions related to the school's strategy and business planning, financial performance, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance and control and workplace health and safety. This position has leadership responsibilities to lead, guide, develop and manage a team of professional staff

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• facilitate formulation and implementation of the school's strategic plan
  
• provide operational leadership and management for the school
  
• drive continuous business improvement initiatives for the school
  
• support the delivery of teaching and research
  
• effectively manage the financial governance and control for the school
  
• efficiently utilise the deployment of resources for the school
  
• ensure adherence to university governance framework
  
• manage risk and workplace health and safety for the school.
  

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a School Manager who has:

• a degree qualification in an applicable field (for example business administration) and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
  
• exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and deploy effective working relationships across a diverse range of people
  
• demonstrated track record in managing medium scale budgets and financial plans
  
• experience in business, infrastructure, operational and resource management
  
• excellent communication, consultation skills, and negotiation skills to drive internal and external engagement.
  

Work Rights

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to [email protected]

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