School Manager, UNSW Canberra

Job Description:

School Manager, UNSW Canberra

Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time (35 hours per week)
Duration: 12 months

Remuneration: Level 8 from $ 127,351 + leave loading + 17% super
Location: Canberra, ACT

About UNSW CanberraUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters:A School Manager plays a key role within UNSW Canberra, providing operational leadership and effective management within their School. The role is essential to advance, develop, evaluate and maintain sound teaching/research strategies and to provide strategic and operational management advice to the Head of School. This position is a key member of the School Executive Committee. The role reports to the Head of School and has direct reports. The School Manager has a dotted line of accountability to the Deputy Faculty Executive Director.

Accountabilities:

• Work with the Head of School and other key stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate teaching and research strategies that align with the Faculty’s mission.
• Support the growth strategies of the School.
• Provide a high-level of support and strategic advice to the Head of School and School Executive team on a broad range of operational activities.
• Lead, support and manage the School’s professional staff.
• Monitor all School business and leverage relationships with Faculty administrative units and other School Managers to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance of administrative functions with University policy and procedures.
• Apply a thorough knowledge of University-wide policies, or the external environment (e.g. government legislation, guidelines and requirements), or diverse research and teaching activities.

Who You Are (skills and experience):

• A relevant degree and extensive relevant experience or equivalent experience in supervisory roles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Proven skills and experience in financial and resource planning, goal setting and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of administrative staff, collectively and individually, in a customer-focused work environment.
• High level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively and collegially in a fast-changing environment
• Commitment to, and capacity to implement, equity and diversity principles, and the ability and capacity to direct and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the safety management system.

Benefits and Culture:UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Pre-Employment ChecksAligned 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.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description. Position description can be found at: Jobs@UNSW

Get in Touch:

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant
h.whale@unsw.edu.au

*Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.*

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working withUNSW

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

*UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.*