Job no: HRC0002243

Category: HEW 9

Base Salary: $119,778 to $128,332 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

Position: Fixed Term Full Time to 31 December 2023

Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus

• Leadership role focused on the College’s Education & Innovation portfolio.
• Work in this exciting space based at the university’s Callaghan Campus.
• Competitive salary, flexible working, additional days leave & so much more…

Provide high-level support and advice on strategic, operational and emerging matters along with leadership of the Strategy and Operations teams.

About our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for and of our regions. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability. The University’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 conceptualises our vision and maps our way forward; it outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As the Senior Manager, Education & Innovation, you will provide high-level advice on strategic, operational and emerging matters to the College Pro Vice-Chancellor, Heads of School, College General Manager, and the Assistant Deans.

This role provides leadership and oversight of the Strategy and Operations teams within the Education and Innovation portfolio and develops and maintains effective professional relationships engaging at all levels across the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, wider University and key external stakeholders.

How you will inspire us

As a key source of sector-relevant strategic and operational knowledge, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing’s Education and Innovation positioning and stakeholder strategy, whilst navigating complex issues affecting the Education and Innovation domain of the College.

Having extensive knowledge and understanding of the education environment, particularly in the Higher Education sector, you will lead and successfully deliver major projects and initiatives in line with strategic objectives and keep well-informed of government and university policies.

Your outstanding writing skills and significant experience in the preparation of strategic plans, communications and correspondence on diverse and complex policy, planning and operational matters to facilitate informed decision making; including applications/submissions, briefings, reports, and the ability to write for different audiences will set you apart from others.

In addition, you will be able to manage changing demands and priorities in a dynamic, high volume environment whilst providing model leadership and management capacity to inspire and motivate a team of professional staff to deliver exceptional performance and outcomes.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs.

For information on our employee benefits please visit here.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kellen Evans, Interim General Manager by email at kellen.evans@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Monday, 12 June 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.