Service Delivery Manager, Professional Services Review

University of Sydney; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 185.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Fitness passport access

Staff study benefit

Onsite healthcare GP services

Salary packaging options for superannn

Staff discounts on parking and flights

Zusammenfassung

University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Manager for a fixed-term opportunity within the Service Excellence Program. The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across university-wide transformation initiatives, shaping outcomes to benefit staff, students, and the wider community.

In this leadership position, you will drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and embed service design and operating models to drive excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs.
• Ability to apply service design methods to scalable operating models.
• Strong governance and risk management capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of higher education sector context is preferred.
• Familiarity with delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Proven ability to guide teams with autonomy and strategic alignment.

Aufgaben

• Lead delivery of defined program streams with scope, timelines, and quality.
• Champion service design to align with the service blueprint and operating model.
• Coordinate teams across functions with autonomy and clear accountability.
• Govern stream-specific delivery frameworks; tailor governance to project complexity.
• Partner with senior leaders to align delivery with program outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Service design

Stakeholder management

Change management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Operations/Strategy/Change Management

Jobbeschreibung

Full-time, fixed term opportunity for an experienced Service Delivery Manager for the Service Excellence Program until September 2028

Career-defining opportunity for accomplished Managers to influence outcomes at an institutional scale and leave a lasting legacy

Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Service Delivery Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a dedicated stream or streams within a major University wide transformation program. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a world-class University.

Operating within a complex and evolving environment, you will shape the future by turning strategic objectives into tangible outcomes that benefit staff, students, and the wider community. You’ll inspire experienced colleagues, influence cross-functional practices, and embed service design and operating models that drive excellence across the institution.

With responsibility for steering large-scale change initiatives, you’ll champion continuous improvement, manage risk, and ensure seamless operational transitions. Most importantly, you will foster a culture that embraces change as a catalyst for growth — making a lasting contribution to the University’s strategic direction and success.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead the delivery of defined functional program stream or streams, ensuring work is executed in alignment with scope, timelines, and quality standards
• champion service design principles to ensure transformation aligns with the institutional service blueprint and target operating model
• manage and coordinate teams of experienced professionals who operate with autonomy and discretion in their assignments
• shape and govern stream-specific delivery frameworks, tailoring governance structures to suit complexity and delivery needs
• partner with senior leaders within stream delivery area, to ensure alignment and delivery of program outcomes.

About you

tertiary qualifications in Business, Operations, Strategy, Psychology, Change Management, or a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• a minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years in a management or leadership role
• demonstrated experience in managing operational delivery within a strategic transformation context
• experience in applying design thinking and service design methods to co‑create user‑centred, scalable service models
• extensive professional knowledge in the Higher Education sector
• familiarity with delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• familiarity with service design and operating model methodologies (e.g., User Journey Mapping, Service Blueprinting, Personas)
• proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence executive stakeholders across diverse organisational areas
• strong judgement and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt and improve existing approaches.

Key benefits

• flexible working options to support you to balance your work and family
• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centers
• staff study benefit on selected University of Sydney postgraduate coursework studies
• onsite healthcare general practitioner (GP) services to all staff
• tax‑efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund
• access to staff discounts and offers for a variety of products, including University parking and flights
• gain the recognition of working in a leading University

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre‑employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‑employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender‑based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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

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Applications Close Thursday 22 October 2026 11:59 PM

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