Head of Student Services

5 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia National Institute of Dramatic Art Full time $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Lead transformative student experiences and drive academic excellence at NIDA as Head of Student Services and Operations.

About Us

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia's premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.

About the Role

The Head of Student Services & Operations – Learning & Innovation at NIDA leads a dynamic team to deliver high-quality student support and academic administration, overseeing key systems, events, compliance, and strategic initiatives that enhance the student experience and ensure operational excellence across tertiary education programs.

About You

You are an experienced and strategic leader in tertiary education, with a deep understanding of compliance frameworks (TEQSA, ASQA), a proven track record in managing student services and academic operations, and a commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams that enhance the student experience through excellence in systems, events, and governance.

Please download the full position description here for more information about this role.

This is a full-time 2-year contract.

The base annual salary is $140, % Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week.

Please include the following in your application a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.

Closing date:
5:00pm, Tuesday 14th October 2025

Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Considerations:

  • You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
  • A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA's Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.

Further Information

For further information about this role, please contact Jack Thomson, Deputy Director, Learning & Innovation:

As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

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