Engineering School Operations Lead

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney on the Darlington Campus seeks a School Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Faculty of Engineering. You will partner with the Head of School to implement academic and operational strategies, oversee infrastructure delivery, and manage finances and risk, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

You will lead a professional staff team, drive continuous improvement, and engage stakeholders across internal and external groups to support teaching,

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in an applicable field.
• Experience with business, infrastructure, operational and resource management.
• Experience supporting teaching and research within a university context.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills for engagement across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure, operational plans and processes across education, research, training and external engagement.
• Oversee financial performance, governance and internal controls for sustainable operations.
• Guide, develop and support a team of professional staff within the school leadership team.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance the school’s systems, processes and service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Education

Degree qualification in an applicable field

Job description

University of Sydney on the Darlington Campus seeks a School Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Faculty of Engineering. You will partner with the Head of School to implement academic and operational strategies, oversee infrastructure delivery, and manage finances and risk, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

You will lead a professional staff team, drive continuous improvement, and engage stakeholders across internal and external groups to support teaching,