• Employment Type: Full-time, continuing position
• Remuneration: Level 9 From $148K
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

Why your role matters

As the Senior Manager, Global Education you will play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s global education strategy through the design, implementation and continuous refinement of Transnational Education (TNE) programs and strategic partnerships.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Global Education Initiatives, and based within the University Office of Global Affairs (UOGA), the role combines strategic foresight, project leadership, and institutional coordination to ensure the delivery of high-impact, scalable education models aligned with the University’s academic, operational, and financial goals

The role leads cross-functional initiatives from ideation through to implementation, supporting institutional decision-making, policy development, and governance. Working in partnership with academic and professional leaders, external partners, industry and agencies, the role ensures global education initiatives are high-impact, innovative, and financially and academically sustainable.

About You

You will have extensive experience in Transnational Education (TNE), combined with strong strategic acumen. You will bring a strategic mindset to operational planning, possess a sharp eye for detail and demonstrate a consistent ability to follow through and deliver results. More specifically you will have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale or high-value projects in a complex organisation, with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, policy, governance, compliance and stakeholder engagement in both the Australian and international education context.
• Extensive knowledge of the key operational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for onshore and offshore higher education delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated experience identifying challenges, analyse complex issues, and developing and implementing innovative solutions, enhancing international education, and transnational partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including negotiating shared outcomes and managing competing priorities across organisational boundaries. Strong leadership capability, including experience coaching or mentoring others, managing teams in matrix environments, or leading communities of practice.
• Strong digital capability to support data-informed strategic decision-making, including systems used in higher education planning and delivery.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex budgets, resource planning and financial modelling for large-scale international education initiatives.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

How to Apply: Submit your CV, Cover Letter and answers to the selection criteria (skills and experience section of the PD) before Sunday 12th October by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

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:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff