Senior Manager, Schools (School Manager)

UQ College; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 141,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% super

17.5% leave loading

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing programs

Study for Staff program

On-campus childcare

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for the Senior Manager, Schools (School Manager) based at the St Lucia campus in Brisbane. This full-time, fixed-term role (up to 12 months) offers a base salary between $140,767 and $148,862 plus 17% super, with hybrid working options and a strong focus on strategy, governance and operational excellence.

As the primary advisor to the Head of School and School Executive, you will lead finance, workforce planning and policy implementation, drive

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a university or comparable complex organisation.
• Demonstrated success in finance, budget planning and resource management.
• Strong financial acumen with data analysis and strategic decision support.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise judgement and deliver outcomes within governance frameworks.
• Experience developing administrative strategies and improving organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head of School/School Executive to develop strategic priorities and performance measures.
• Lead School-based finance, workforce planning and recruitment activities; oversight of budgets.
• Provide expert advice on governance, risk, policy implementation and compliance.
• Build relationships across Faculty, University and external stakeholders for staff, students and industry partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

Senior Manager, Schools (School Manager) The University of Queensland•Brisbane, QLD, AU

Job Description

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

Full-time (100%), fixed-term for up to 12 months. Base salary will be in the range $140,767 - $148,862 + 17% super (HEW Level 9). Based at our St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity

The School Manager is the primary advisor to the Head of School, School Executive and broader School community on matters relating to University, Faculty and School operations, governance, finance, people management and core business processes. As a trusted and collaborative member of the School Executive, you will help shape strategy, drive operational excellence and support the delivery of world-class teaching and research outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to work within a purpose-driven, inclusive and high-performing environment where we are creating change together and enabling meaningful impact across education, research and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with the Head of School and School Executive to develop and operationalise strategic priorities, performance measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading School-based finance, workforce planning and recruitment activities, including oversight of budget processes and resource management.
• Providing expert advice on governance, risk, policy implementation and compliance with legislative and professional requirements.
• Building strong relationships across the Faculty, University and external stakeholders to support a seamless and positive experience for staff, students and industry partners.

About You

• A postgraduate qualification with relevant experience in a university or comparable complex organisation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in a senior leadership role with responsibility for finance, budget planning, workforce management and operational service delivery.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience analysing complex data, managing budgets and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and deliver outcomes within established policies and governance frameworks.
• Experience developing and implementing administrative strategies, systems and processes that improve organisational effectiveness and service quality.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching and developing multidisciplinary teams while balancing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience preparing reports, submissions and strategic advice for senior leaders.
• An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing a globally recognised university and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

• Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• flexible and hybrid working options
• health and wellbeing programs
• a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
• on-campus childcare
• affordable parking
• salary packaging

Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68690). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Mid-Late September.

Other Information

• verification of the right to work in Australia
• qualifications
• professional registration (e.g. AHPRA)
• criminal history checks
• mandatory immunisations
• First Aid and/or CPR certification
• Blue Card checks
• checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.

We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

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