Ref 275/24 - School Manager, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences

• Remuneration Package: $151,302 to $161,579 p.a.
• Full-Time, Ongoing Position, Parramatta South, Penrith or Campbelltown Campus

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Parramatta South, Penrith or Campbelltown Campus
• Salary Package: $151,302 to $161,579 p.a.

The School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences is looking for an energetic and high-performing professional to be School Manager. The role represents an exciting opportunity to join and be a part of a world-class University and work with leading academics, from a variety of discipline areas, to deliver impactful teaching and research. If you are passionate about higher education and delivering meaningful student outcomes, please read on!

About Western

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 12 campuses, more than 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students and approximately 3,500 staff. Our Schools teach an array of programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry and the University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide, with over 85 per cent of its assessed research rated at ‘World Standard’ or above. In both 2022 & 2023, the University was placed 1st worldwide and in Australia for its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

About the School

The School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences operates from three of the twelve WSU campuses: Penrith campus, Parramatta South campus and Campbelltown campus. The School offers research-led undergraduate and postgraduate programs to address the global knowledge and skills shortfall of STEM professionals, including research programs that combine advanced academic knowledge with real-life training to suit a range of career needs and interests in the following disciplines: Computer Science and Information Technologies, Data Science, Mathematics, and STEM Entrepreneurship.

The School conducts world leading research, whose focus is clustered on the themes of Intelligent Decision Making, Computing for Sustainability and Equality, and Foundation, Algorithms and Discovery. The School is committed to providing leadership and support to the growth of the nation’s technological capacity over the forthcoming decades.

Why Your Role Matters

The School Manager is a crucial member of the School’s Executive team and is the most senior professional member of the School. You will provide strategic planning and operational business oversight and support the Dean and School Executive across teaching and learning, research, International and engagement activities.

You will be responsible for continuous improvement in the management of financial, physical, information and human resources across multiple campuses of the University.

The position also contributes to lifting the profile and performance of the School in developing and implementing the School’s strategies by performing a key role in the relationship management interface between the University and many stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for leading and managing a high-performing professional team that provides administrative support to School academic staff, across a variety of functional areas. The role is responsible for both managing day-to-day operations of the professional team, while also driving professional development initiatives that support the team’s continuous improvement.

If you feel that you satisfy this criterion and are interested in developing expertise in higher education, then this is the role for you! The role represents an excellent professional development opportunity as the successful candidate will have access to mentoring from senior leaders in the School.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration Package: Higher Education Worker Level 9 -$151,302 to $161,579 p.a. (comprising base salary of $127,852 to $136,536 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Professor Andrew Francis, Dean, via [email protected]

Closing Date: 8.30pm, Thursday 15 February 2024

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

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