About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking an innovative and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Head of Education. This pivotal role oversees the largest portfolio area in the faculty, offering educational services to our seven academic schools located across the Sydney metropolitan area. The successful candidate will lead critical business functions focusing on curriculum, quality and accreditation, education support, education design and innovation, and student placements.
The Head of Education works in close partnership with the Associate Dean (Education), Heads of School and the Faculty's Deputy Deans to develop and lead strategies to achieve the educational mission of the faculty and university. To achieve this, the successful candidate will develop and maintain effective relationships across our schools, faculty and university-wide (particularly with Deputy Vice‐Chancellor portfolios).
The Head of Education provides strategic oversight and drives innovation in service delivery across critical business functions ensuring excellence and effective integration of services, with a focus on the student experience. Moreover, they will lead and deliver optimisation projects and ensure communities of practice to provide excellent client services.
We are looking for a leader with significant experience in education from both operational and innovation perspectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic development and policy implementation within an academic setting. Experience in leading core education services functions is essential. The ability to drive collaboration, influence and maintain effective relationships is also crucial.
The role reports to the Faculty General Manager.
Why Join Us?
As a member of our professional leadership team, you will play a critical role in contributing to the mission and purpose of the Faculty of Medicine and Health in making and shaping the future of healthcare. You will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects and initiatives that will impact academic leaders, students, and the broader community.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Term and remuneration
This is a continuing full-time appointment. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Pre‐employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role‐required pre‐employment or background checks to satisfactory standards 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programmes, 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) 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 Dr Mushtaq Sobhan (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) by email .
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Applications Close: Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:59 PM
Desired Skills and Experience
Seeking an innovative and experienced professional to join our leadership team.
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