Academic Registrar

• Exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership and oversight of academic administration

• Located in Camperdown

• CONTINUING position with an attractive remuneration package

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record of achievement. The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia, delivered across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

About you (Skills, Capabilities and Experience)

The Academic Registrar provides strategic leadership and oversight of academic administration, student records and management, and compliance across the University. Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education, and as a trusted advisor to the University’s Leadership Group, they will lead a team of over 200 staff overseeing the University’s adherence to accreditation standards, regulatory requirements and institutional policies, while fostering a culture of academic excellence and student success.

Able to reflect on a career across academic and student administration, candidates will demonstrate the ability to interpret complex Higher Education policy and governance, whilst quickly commanding the respect of academic and professional colleagues for being fair, equitable and consistent. Candidates will also exhibit an appropriate record of senior education leadership and management experience commensurate with being part of a high-performing university leadership team. Outstanding communication skills and an objective approach to decision making are essential, as is the ability to influence, inspire, and exercise sound and consistent judgment in a dynamic environment.

Term and remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the position description for further details.

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To learn more about this unique opportunity please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry, Katherine Miller and James Tyrrell at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400, or [email protected]

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Applications close on Monday 17th June.  

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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.

Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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Applications Close

Monday 17 June 2024 11:59 PM