School Manager â UNSW Business School (School of Risk & Actuarial Studies)
School Manager â UNSW Business School (School of Risk & Actuarial Studies)
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Job Description
- Remuneration Level 8: $123044 $% superannuation.
- Employment Type: Continuing Full Time (35hour week)
- Location: Kensington NSW (The successful candidate will work on campus minimum three days a week)
About us:
The role is responsible for leading and managing the effective service delivery of all administrative functions and operations within the School including provision of policy advice and support to the Head of School. The School Manager will be called on by senior staff in the faculty to provide high level insights related to financial performance education and research.
The role reports to Deputy Faculty Executive Director with a dotted line to the Head of School. The dotted line in this case reflects the accountability of the School Manager to support the Head of School in strategy and operational execution for the School and in meeting the particular needs of the School and the Deputy Faculty Executive Director is to consult with the Head of School about the School Managers performance and delivery. This role has 3 direct reports.
Accountabilities:
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
- Lead the planning and provision of administrative support to the academic activities of the school in collaboration with the Head of School and other key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic management and operational advice on the full range of School activities and performance reporting on School performance progress and outcomes.
- Effectively plan manage and allocate human and physical resources to deliver School services in all functional areas including learning and teaching research training and administration.
- Interpret implement and advise on University policies assisting academic and professional staff with complex policy interpretation and procedural issues.
- Demonstrate effective liaison collaboration and negotiation skills with key stakeholders on School and Faculty operational matters including representing the School or Faculty on relevant committees and undertaking special projects.
- Provide operational leadership and advice in the day to day running of the School across a range of areas including but not limited to academic and student administration research program support facilities and IT requirements governance WH&S and financial management.
- Work with key business partners across operational areas to effectively manage provide advice and report on areas including budget and finances human resources facilities and physical resources records and information systems communications and marketing and student administration.
- Support ongoing development of School staff through driving career conversations setting priorities and contributing to the planning and review of work objectives.
- Undertake financial analysis of the operating budgets monitor expenditure against budget allocation conduct regular reviews and reporting manage expenses and variances effectively.
- Oversee the financial operations controls and applications for funding within the Schools consistent with Faculty and University strategy policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience:
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning and management and proven ability to interpret financial data to provide high quality advice.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically contribute to strategic planning processes and to operationalise strategy within administrative operations preferably within the higher education sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong consultation influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to lead motivate coach develop and manage individuals and teams to deliver high quality services and support.
- Proven skills and experience in resource planning goal setting and project management.
- Demonstrated experience in business improvement activities or leading change processes.
- Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative without compromising quality.
- Experience working with a range of computer systems databases and applications including advanced skills using Microsoft Office.
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)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply:
Please answer the questions in the application form in lieu of addressing the selection criteria and submit your application online before Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 11:30pm.
Get in Touch:
Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process please contactAllyssar Hamoud at
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
