Co-Curricular Programs Manager

• Full time fixed term role for 1 year
• Play a key leadership role in shaping the student experience and supporting a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive university community
• Base Salary of $146,197 - $154, % superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Co-Curricular Programs Manager , you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of a wide range of student co-curricular programs across the University. You will lead initiatives that enhance student experience, including mentoring, residential life programs, student leadership training, and university-wide projects that support student engagement, wellbeing, and success.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead and oversee student co-curricular programs for different student groups
• support and guide the co-curricular team to deliver programs that align with the university's student support goals
• build partnerships and bring teams together across the university to collaborate on initiatives
• help shape the student life strategy and ensure programs support student wellbeing, career, and academic success
• find opportunities to work with internal and external partners on joint programs
• make decisions and provide advice on complex issues affecting student life

About you

• postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• significant experience in program management within student services in the higher education, wellbeing or education sector
• proven leadership skills and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups
• strong problem-solving and decision-making expertise, with the ability to navigate complex operational challenges
• a track record of designing and implementing programs that enhance student engagement, learning, and wellbeing
• excellent communication, organisational, and relationship management skills

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone 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 .

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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Wednesday 03 September :59 PM