Manager, School Operations

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Catholic University Full time

Campus Location: Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

  • Exciting leadership role focused on delivering essential school services smoothly.
  • Collaborate with a supportive team to contribute valuable ideas towards shared goals.
  • Full-time ongoing opportunity available in Brisbane, Melbourne, or Strathfield campus.
  • Attractive package including competitive salary, employer super contribution, salary packaging, generous leave, and hybrid work flexibility.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that embraces students and staff from all backgrounds. ACU comprises over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students spread across eight campuses in different locations.

ACU aims to be a welcoming environment for its staff, providing a sense of belonging like a family while fostering an academic and professional community. Regardless of your beliefs or background, whether you are part of the academic or professional staff, ACU offers numerous opportunities for both personal growth and contribution.

As integral members of the community, all staff are expected to align with ACU's mission and values through active participation.

About the role:

As the Manager of School Operations, you will lead the seamless delivery of school services to students and staff within the National School of Education and the National School of Arts and Humanities. This role involves overseeing critical areas like Student Services, Courses Administration, Professional Experience, Community Placement, School Administration, Finances, and Staffing, reporting to the Director, Faculty Strategy and Operations.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

  • Inspiring and guiding a team of professionals to achieve excellence and personal growth.
  • Collaborating with senior leaders and business partners to drive strategic initiatives for optimized school services.
  • Cultivating a positive and problem-solving work environment that encourages team success.
  • Proactively addressing challenges to ensure smooth operational flow and service quality.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, seeking innovative solutions to enhance school services.

For detailed information about this position, refer to the provided description.

What we offer:

  • ACU prioritizes excellence and provides a safe, welcoming, and development-focused environment for staff.
  • Total package valued up to $161,352 pa, including salary and employer superannuation contributions.
  • Generous superannuation benefits for eligible staff members.
  • Annual leave loading equivalent to 17.5% of pro-rata salary.
  • Access to a range of benefits such as flexible work arrangements, study leave, and salary packaging, among others. Learn more about the advantages of working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and Our Mission to understand the Application process

Step 2: Click on 'View Position Description and Apply' to complete your candidate application with required details:

  • Curriculum vitae (up to 5 pages).
  • Responses to Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (up to 2 pages) or online Declaration and Criteria application page.
  • Brief responses to pre-screening employment questions.

Candidates must have Australian work rights for this role. For permanent or ongoing roles, applicants must possess permanent work rights. For additional information, visit Immigration.

ACU is committed to providing fair and inclusive opportunities to all individuals. Support is available for candidates needing adjustments during the recruitment process.

Your privacy is respected and maintained as per ACU policy. For further details, visit:

Advertised: 30-MAY-2024

Applications close: 13-JUN-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

ACU does not entertain applications from external recruitment agencies via the ACU careers website.

Join us in leading the efficient delivery of school services to students and staff at the National School of Education and the National School of Arts and Humanities in this full-time continuous role with hybrid work options at Melbourne, Brisbane, or Strathfield campus.

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