Manager, Student Governance

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Student Services

- Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)

Duration: Continuing position

Remuneration: $127K to $143K plus 17% Superannuation and leave loading

Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

Make it matter. Drive good governance, integrity and student success at UNSW.

At UNSW, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through excellence in education, engagement, and support. The Division of Education & Student Experience brings together innovative teams dedicated to empowering students to achieve their best.

We’re seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Student Governance & Projects to join the newly established Engagement & Student Success team within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success (PVCSS) portfolio. This pivotal role will lead the coordination of portfolio student governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks that underpin student success and wellbeing and represent the portfolio in university-wide forums, audits, and reviews.

In this role, you will lead and maintain student governance and compliance frameworks across the portfolio to ensure alignment with university and legislative requirements, provide strategic advice to the PVCSS leadership team on higher education standards, governance, and student success strategies, coordinate the development and management of key governance documents including committee constitutions, terms of reference, and policy papers. Support committees and working groups through effective secretariat functions, reporting, and stakeholder consultation. As well as analyse sector trends, policy changes, and student data to inform continuous improvement in governance and project delivery.

This role contributes to strategic and operational requirements of portfolio, establishing key impact metrics and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate how the portfolio targets and goals are met as outlined in the UNSW strategic and operational plans

About You

You’re a governance professional who thrives in complex environments and understands how structure and integrity support student success. You’ll bring:

A relevant tertiary qualification with substantial experience in governance, compliance, or policy within a large organisation.

3–5 years’ experience as a Committee or Company Secretary, ideally within the tertiary education sector.

Strong understanding of higher education standards, governance systems, and reporting requirements.

Proven ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities in dynamic settings.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports and policy documents for diverse audiences.

Ability to function effectively and independently with the capacity to take responsibility, exercise independent judgement and proactively address and resolve complex problems as they arise, including at senior levels to negotiate and agree on outcomes.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before Sunday 16th November 11.55pm. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)

Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice

Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: k.symons@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Advertised: 05 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Apply now for a career at UNSW to grow in an environment that values and uplifts you.

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