"School Manager, Education"

School Manager, Education

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Job no: 538221
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Management

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Duration: 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract
• Remuneration: Level 8: $127,351 - $143488 + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The School Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the School, providing proactive leadership across all business functions to support its strategic and academic objectives. The role oversees the delivery of financial management, human resources, physical resources, student support services and work health and safety requirements, working closely with the Deputy Faculty Executive Director to ensure strong operational performance and compliance.

As a member of the Faculty Operations Management team, led by the Faculty Executive Director, the School Manager contributes to the development and implementation of Faculty-wide policies, procedures and systems aligned with University priorities. Reporting formally to the Deputy Faculty Executive Director, with a dotted line to the Head of School for strategic input into School planning and activity, the role manages a team of professional staff providing administrative and specialist support funded through both operating and external sources.

This position plays a critical leadership role within a collaborative, team-based environment, ensuring the School is supported by effective operational systems and a high performing professional services function.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with the Deputy Faculty Executive Director and Head of School to advance and implement teaching and research strategies, and provide strategic and operational advice on School planning and performance.
• Lead the day to day operational management of the School, providing leadership through change and mentoring and developing a high performing professional team.
• Plan, manage and allocate financial, human and physical resources to support teaching and learning (including lifelong learning and work integrated learning), research, research training and administrative functions.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of Faculty strategic and operational business plans and reporting.
• Oversee core operational functions including financial management, human resources, facilities and space, student administration, communications and marketing, ensuring alignment with Faculty and University policies and proactively resolving issues.
• Partner with business units and operational leaders across the University to ensure effective service delivery across all School functions.
• Represent the School on committees, lead or contribute to special projects, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on operational matters.
• Oversee the provision of administrative services, including advising academic staff on academic administration and supporting School responses to student matters.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant degree and substantial senior management experience, or equivalent capability gained through a combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing, developing and supporting professional staff.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with proven ability to consult, influence and negotiate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in financial management, including the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic advice.
• Proven capability in resource planning, goal setting and project management within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated initiative and sound judgement.
• Experience leading business improvement initiatives and managing organisational change.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions
• Generous leave entitlements including an additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Staff Discounts (retail, education, fitness and more)
• Salary sacrificing & novated leasing available

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV along with a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the position in relation to the selection criteria (listed under the ‘skills & experience’ section of the PD) via the application portal before 11:55pm on the 15th of March.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch:

For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Allyssar Hamoud, Talent Acquisition Associate, UNSW: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
For queries regarding the role, please contact Bradley Gascoigne, Deputy Faculty Executive Director: b.gascoigne@unsw.edu.au
Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have current Australian work rights or hold a visa that allows ongoing work in Australia.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following 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

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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.

Position Description

Advertised: 27 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time