"Education Manager"

• Full time, fixed term until January 2027
• Shape the future of English language education at a world-class university
• Base Salary $146,197 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney's Centre for English Teaching (CET) is seeking an experienced and visionary Education Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our Professional Programs. This role is central to CET's strategic direction, driving innovation in curriculum, staff development, and student experience. You'll work closely with the Director and senior stakeholders to ensure CET remains a leader in the ELICOS sector and a key contributor to the University's educational mission.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead the development and delivery of CET's Professional Programs, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance
• manage and mentor a high-performing team of teaching professionals
• foster strategic relationships across the University and with external stakeholders to align programs with institutional and industry needs
• support curriculum development across CET and the Learning Hub, including customised and group study programs
• drive staff development initiatives and contribute to organisational learning and cultural change
• oversee student welfare, academic progress, and access to learning systems
• contribute to TEQSA and NEAS compliance processes and represent CET in industry forums.

About you

• postgraduate qualifications in Education and Education Management (or equivalent experience)
• extensive experience managing professional English language programs in a large, competitive educational environment
• demonstrated leadership in curriculum innovation, blended learning, and assessment design
• proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teaching teams
• strong understanding of compliance frameworks in higher education and ELICOS sectors
• experience fostering cross-institutional and industry partnerships to support strategic educational outcomes.

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.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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 programs, 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 cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) 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 Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au

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