Academic Operations Manager

• Join a nationally recognised leader in Theological and Philosophical education at Australian Catholic University
• Play a pivotal role in driving strategic and operational excellence by leading Course and Student Administration teams, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring efficient delivery of academic services and resource planning
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Full time, continuing role at our North Sydney or Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

Operating within The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, the Academic Operations Manager supports the Executive Dean and Faculty Leadership Team in leading and managing the Faculty's administrative and governance operations to ensure achievement of their strategic priorities, effective resource planning and utilisation and maintenance of a sustainable operational framework for Professional Services. The position manages the operation of complex administrative and technical functions encompassing the delivery of student, academic and operational services; optimal planning and utilisation of the school's physical and human resources; ensuring compliance with Faculty/University policies and procedures. The Academic Operations Manager provides leadership to the Hub's Course and Student Administration (CASA) Teams. The role provides strategic operational advice to the Director Strategic Operations and the Faculty's Executive team which includes problem-solving on critical issues, identifying potential opportunities and risks and recommending and implementing appropriate actions to ensure that the professional services operation successfully meets the needs of staff and students. The Academic Operations Manager is a core member of the Faculty's Leadership team. The role contributes to the development and implementation of innovative Faculty-wide plans and strategic actions integral to the continued development of the Faculty.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Martin Taylor, Senior Director Strategy & Operations, PSH Provost and DVCRE at:

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,383 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 22-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

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About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Job description:

Academic Operations Manager 21 July