The Opportunity
This School of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW has an opportunity for a School Manager. Working closely with the Head of School and School Executive Team, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the School's teaching, research and operational objectives.
Your responsibilities will include providing strategic advice and operational leadership across finance, human resources, facilities, governance, student administration and strategic planning. This role is a 12‐month fixed‐term opportunity to provide leadership continuity while the current School Manager is on extended leave.
You will lead a team of professional staff and work collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues across the School, Faculty and University.
Job Details
* Salary, Level 9 – Starting at $148,012 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full time
* Fixed term – 12 months (extended leave cover)
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
* On‐site role
Qualifications
* Appropriate degree and extensive relevant management experience or equivalent in an academic or large and complex environment.
* Superior communication skills and demonstrated high‐level interpersonal skills.
* Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse 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.
* Understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant training.
Benefits and Culture
* 17% superannuation and leave loading
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
* Access to lifelong learning and career development
Pre‐Employment Checks
* National and International Criminal history checks
* Entitlement to work and ID checks
* Working with Children checks
* Completion of a Gender‐Based Violence Prevention Declaration
* Verification of relevant qualifications
* Verification of relevant professional membership
* Employment history and reference checks
* Financial responsibility assessments/checks
* Medical checks and assessments
EEO Statement
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.
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