Exciting Opportunity for a School Manager (School of Rural health)
Location: Dubbo.
Full-time until 31 December (possibility of extension subject to funding approvals).
Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation.
About the School
The School of Rural Health (Dubbo / Orange) is a rural clinical school of the Sydney Medical School with locations in both Dubbo and Orange.
We contribute to the development of the rural medical workforce by providing training in an environment that delivers medical graduates and doctors with the aptitude, knowledge, and skills to provide quality care for rural, regional, and remote Australia.
Our teaching, clinical and accommodation facilities are available in both Dubbo and Orange for students undertaking their study with us.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operational activities and academic endeavours of the school.
Coordinate closely with school leadership to achieve specific objectives and goals.
Serve as a key advisor and leader in the development and implementation of the school's strategy and related business plans.
Provide guidance on achieving objectives in alignment with the overarching University strategy and Commonwealth funded schemes.
Manage and implement external engagement strategies, fostering relationships with professional bodies and alumni within the school.
Oversee the implementation of work area budgets, monitor spending to ensure alignment with financial projections, and contribute to periodic budget review.
Offer effective leadership, guidance, and advice to staff in the work area to ensure proactive achievement of outcomes.
About You
Interact with others clearly and effectively, using respectful verbal and non-verbal communication for the benefit of students, staff, and the communities we serve.
Make informed and considered decisions by thinking critically and comprehensively to progress and enhance outcomes for the University.
Actively manage opportunities, potential risks, and uncertainties to achieve the strategic objectives of the University.
Develop, sustain, and strengthen internal and external relationships for the betterment of the University.
Anticipate and monitor demand, and develop considered responses to continually improve student, staff, and community outcomes.
Apply critical thinking and decision-making methods.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment or background checks to the satisfaction of the University.
Ongoing employment also requires maintaining all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If these conditions are not met, the University may take any necessary step, including termination of employment.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting is enforced.
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 we serve.
We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, and 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 and 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.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please log in to your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.
Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require a reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email.
All applications will be reviewed upon our return from the seasonal break (December 22 – January 6).
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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