Faculty General Manager — Arts & Social Sciences

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences invites applications for the Faculty General Manager to lead strategic and operational management across education, research and engagement on Camperdown Campus. This continuing full-time role partners with the Dean to translate strategy into results.

You will oversee budgets, drive change, mentor staff, and align operations with university goals while maintaining high standards of governance and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in business administration or related field.
• Extensive operational and resource management experience in a large organisation.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets and achieve financial sustainability.
• Experience leading transformational projects and change initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Understanding of the higher education sector and its strategic challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of the Faculty’s strategic plan
• Oversee operational management, including infrastructure, systems, and service delivery
• Manage faculty budgets and financial performance in collaboration with the Dean and Finance Director
• Lead and mentor professional staff, ensuring effective workforce planning and development
• Provide strategic input into external engagement, marketing, and alumni relations
• Ensure compliance with governance, risk management, and WHS standards
• Drive continuous improvement and operational reform initiatives across the Faculty.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Budget management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Higher education sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences invites applications for the Faculty General Manager to lead strategic and operational management across education, research and engagement on Camperdown Campus. This continuing full-time role partners with the Dean to translate strategy into results.

You will oversee budgets, drive change, mentor staff, and align operations with university goals while maintaining high standards of governance and safety.