Position Number: 0044560
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, Continuing
Faculty: Business and Economics
Salary: Senior Manager - Attractive salary p.a. 17% super
- An influential leadership role that will drive strategic teaching and learning initiatives and foster a vibrant academic community for a diverse student cohort
- Apply today to join a dynamic and innovative Faculty with the opportunity to spearhead academic and student services
- Competitive benefits and a flexible work environment!
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity:
Join the University of Melbourne as the Director, Academic and Student Services, and play a pivotal role in shaping the Faculty's teaching, learning, and student experience strategies. Reporting to the Faculty Executive Director, you will lead high-performing teams, drive innovative initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders across the University to deliver exceptional academic services and support student success.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for curriculum development, delivery, student experience, and departmental services.
- Oversee academic governance, program administration, and student matters in collaboration with relevant University units.
- Drive the Faculty's employability, student wellbeing, and engagement strategies, leveraging technology for scalable solutions
- Lead and mentor business support teams across departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced leader with a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, build effective partnerships, and deliver high-quality services in a complex educational environment.
You may also:
- Possess a postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience in a leadership role.
- Have exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrate a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management abilities.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – The Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE)
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne is a global leader in research and teaching, influencing policy, corporate governance, and business practices worldwide. Since 1924, it has prepared students for impactful careers through its highly sought-after programs, including the Bachelor of Commerce, postgraduate offerings from Melbourne Business School, and research degrees. With over 10,000 students, the Faculty is home to world-class academics, professional staff, and alumni, committed to advancing applied research, expanding curricula, and strengthening industry connections. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the Faculty fosters excellence through initiatives like professional development programs and awards for teaching and research.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan Bradley via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Sunday 2nd of February 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description
