"Manager, Timetabling"

Manager, Timetabling

• Shape the future of timetabling and build a best-practice function
• Drive initiatives that directly improve the student experience
• Lead transformation with the freedom to set the agenda

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

As our Manager, Timetabling within Student Administration Services, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the University’s central timetabling function, supporting core teaching, learning and assessment activities across Southern Cross University.

Working at the intersection of academic delivery, technology and space planning, you will optimise how teaching activities are scheduled across our campuses and digital learning environments. This highly visible role will play a critical part in ensuring our timetabling systems, policies and processes support the unique delivery of the Southern Cross Model, while improving operational efficiency and enhancing the student experience.

You will lead the transformation and uplift of the University’s timetabling systems, processes and governance frameworks. Partnering closely with academic leaders, Technology Services and Facilities Management, you will ensure our timetabling capability is technically robust, operationally efficient and strategically aligned to the institutional priorities.

You will lead a specialist team based in Lismore, engage directly with the system vendor to enhance functionality, and drive continuous improvement across timetabling systems, parameters, processes and planning frameworks. 

You will make an impact by:

• Leading the strategic and operational delivery of the University’s central timetabling function, ensuring compliance with academic timelines, governance, policy and operational requirements
• Developing and implementing a strategic roadmap to uplift timetabling systems, processes and planning capability across the University
• Optimising the use of teaching spaces and timetabling systems to support efficient, student-focused teaching delivery
• Providing expert advice and guidance to academic and professional staff on timetabling strategy, scheduling and planning
• Driving continuous improvement across timetabling processes, systems and policies to enhance operational efficiency and the student experience
• Building strong partnerships with faculties, Technology Services and Facilities Management to support effective planning and system integration

What you will bring

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused operational leader who enjoys working in complex environments and solving challenging scheduling and planning problems. With strong technical capability and diplomatic stakeholder engagement skills, you are able to translate complex operational requirements into practical solutions that support both organisational outcomes and the student experience.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant experience in student administration, timetabling or complex operational scheduling environments
• Demonstrated expertise in timetabling or scheduling systems such as Syllabus Plus, TimeEdit or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to manage complex operational requirements and competing priorities, while incorporating operational improvement, system uplift or change initiatives
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and support a small team delivering high-quality services
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across academic and professional areas

It’s not essential, but we’d love it if you had experience working in a higher education environment or within complex service delivery organisations where scheduling, operational planning and stakeholder engagement are critical to success. If you don’t have this experience but believe your skills are transferable, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. 

A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

Full-time continuing (permanent)

Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities.

HEW Level 9. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Lana Morgan

Email: lana.morgan@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 26 March 2026

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.  

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.

For any support through the recruitment process reach out to jobs@scu.edu.au.

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