Director, Curriculum Administration Systems and Services

1 day ago


Darlington, South Australia University of Sydney Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Full time , continuing position

  • Lead service teams in the delivery of curriculum administration systems

  • Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

A bout the opportunity

As the Director, Curriculum Administration Systems and Services , you will provide expert senior operational leadership across teams managing cu rri culum administration systems including the University of Sydney's handbook, calendar, curriculum pathways , unit of study collection and timetabling. You will lead transformative operational initiatives that enhance the student lifecycle and optimise curriculum administration systems while collaborating on a n effective, collaborative partnership -centred service model with faculties, University schools, ICT and other stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Y our key responsibilities will be to :

  • work closely with the Deputy Registrar and Executive Direc tor (Curriculum and Policy), faculties, University schools, ICT and external vendors

  • lead the Curriculum Administration Systems and Services teams a nd manag e the service model, performance, development and workforce planning

  • oversee governance, reporting and compliance across curriculum systems and services

  • manage stakeholder engagement and promote service excellence across the University

  • provide strategic advice and lead operational p lan ning, budgeting and resource optimisation

  • act as business owner of key curriculum technologies and drive r of digital optimisation

About you

  • postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience

  • demonstrated experience leading complex projects and large, multi-faceted service teams in a higher education or similarly complex environment

  • extensive experience in developing and embedding operational service models , including embedding of partnership models for working with a range of stakeholders

  • extensive team leadership and communications experience , including influence and building trust

  • strong financial and operational management experience, including budget and workforce oversight

  • proven ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and influence strategic decision-making

  • understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance obligations in higher education

  • experience in policy de velopment, a dministrative procedures and service transformation

  • high-level leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Sponsorship / work rights for Aust ralia

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet th ese condition s , the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place wh ere everyon e can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

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