Senior Manager, Academic Governance and Compliance

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) | HEW 9 | Callaghan Campus | Full Time | Continuing

Be challenged and imagine with us

As the Senior Manager, Academic Governance and Compliance, you will oversee and shape the processes that ensure our University's academic governance and compliance align with the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act.

You will bring a strategic eye to policy, procedure, and data integrity while guiding key governance committees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage academic governance and compliance at both a strategic and operational level, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and effective planning.
• Provide high-level advice and support to ensure effective, customer-focused academic administration.
• Navigate competing perspectives, unite stakeholders, and drive decisions through clear and efficient processes.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Strong understanding of the Higher Education landscape and academic governance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, especially in driving cultural change within teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance diverse viewpoints and reach sound decisions.
• A strategic mindset, combined with the ability to translate high-level governance requirements into practical, everyday actions.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $130,798 to $140,139 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The domain of the Academic Division is responsible for supporting and enabling the student journey to enrich the educational experience at the University. Offering a holistic approach to the student experience, staff in this domain work to connect students to the support and services they need through a streamlined approach to administrative processes and a range of student engagement initiatives. An ongoing focus of this domain is the continuous improvement of delivery of services that are available to all students, regardless of their cohort, location or mode of study.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. Proven extensive expertise in leading the planning, implementation, management and quality improvement of academic governance and compliance in a large, complex service-oriented organisation.
2. Demonstrated capacity for lateral thinking and highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
3. Proven resource and people management skills including demonstrated ability to build effective high performance teams, to lead change and to work across organisational boundaries.
4. Experience of managing and contributing to the development of systems to support the objectives of the business area.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jackie Taylor, Academic Division General Manager & Academic Registrar on (02) 4921 7167 or via email at jackie.taylor@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Thursday 24 October 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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