Strategic Education Projects Leader – Curriculum & Innovation

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Strategic Education Projects Manager – Science to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational initiatives across the Faculty of Science. You will manage cross‑functional projects, deliver high‑quality reports, and partner with academic leaders to shape educational strategy.

The role focuses on strengthening learning and teaching, improving curriculum quality and student outcomes, while aligning with university strategy and

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic education initiatives within higher education.
• Ability to develop business cases, evaluation frameworks and governance documentation.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and student experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic education initiatives across the Faculty of Science.
• Develop strategies, plans and evaluation frameworks to enable successful delivery of educational initiatives.
• Lead curriculum transformation to strengthen program coherence and employability.
• Provide strategic advice to academic leaders and project sponsors on priorities and risks.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policy and quality assurance practices.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum transformation

Data-informed decision making

Written and verbal communication

Education

Higher education degree or equivalent in education/learning design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of New South Wales in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Strategic Education Projects Manager – Science to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational initiatives across the Faculty of Science. You will manage cross‑functional projects, deliver high‑quality reports, and partner with academic leaders to shape educational strategy.

The role focuses on strengthening learning and teaching, improving curriculum quality and student outcomes, while aligning with university strategy and