Senior Manager, Review and Reporting Services

• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 31st December 2027
• Operational management role to drive continuous improvement in course review and development
• Base Salary $156,277 + 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity

Join the Division of the Academic Registrar within the University of Sydney as the Senior Manager, Review and Reporting Services to oversee the review and reporting function, leading the operational management of course review activities and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with the Deputy Registrar and Executive Director (Curriculum and Policy), the Senior Manager will leverage their extensive course review and development experience and be responsible for activities that support the review, analysis, consolidation of clear and implementable recommendations for course solutions and aligned with institutional curriculum principles and requirements, regulatory and professional accreditation requirements.

The Senior Manager, Review and Reporting Services will facilitate effective communication, partnership and engagement with teams responsible for policy, governance, regulatory affairs, compliance, course development, design and implementation, and faculty and University school stakeholders. The Senior Manager will enable practical implementation of recommendations arising from course reviews and supports faculties and University schools in translating outcomes through to implementation. Ensuring that the team provides effective in-depth analysis and assessment, leveraging industry best practice through benchmarking and assessment, providing recommendations, and progressing the next stages of work where applicable to teams within the Curriculum and Policy team in the Division of the Academic Registrar, across the Education and Students Portfolio, and faculties and University schools for development or other adjustments as required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• join a collegial team involved in a key course initiative, managing and supporting the execution of course review and development activities
• contribute to the analysis and consolidation of review findings and support the preparation of reports, submissions and recommendations for governance and leadership forums through to implementation
• develop and implement processes to support course review and reporting
• support the alignment of course review activity with operational systems and workflows, ensuring seamless integration between review, approval, implementation and reporting stages of the curriculum lifecycle
• work in partnership with relevant system and administration teams to enhance workflow consistency, improve data accuracy and strengthen transparency in course tracking and decision-making processes
• assist in the preparation of reports, documentation and analysis required for governance bodies, providing operational insight on process performance, review outcomes and implementation progress
• engage collaboratively with faculty and University school stakeholders and professional service units to promote understanding of course review requirements, processes and timelines

About you

• demonstrated people management experience, including managing staff performance and development
• people and service management experience, including managing function, staff performance and development
• experience in analytical report writing and presenting to senior management of an organisation
• experience managing a diverse group of key internal stakeholders on large or complex projects and the ability to develop and cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders
• experience supporting course review processes and academic governance and assurance.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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.

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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold 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 Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close: 11:59pm on 14th April 2026