Head, Curriculum and Quality

• Lead curriculum initiatives, build partnerships, and shape student learning outcomes

• Full time, fixed term parental leave contract until May 2025

• Offering a competitive remuneration package (SPS A) including 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Education at the University of Sydney leads initiatives to enhance teaching practices, curriculum development, and student learning experiences university wide. They are seeking an enthusiastic Head, Curriculum and Quality to cover a parental leave contract.

As the interim Head, Curriculum and Quality, you will provide strategic leadership to enhance curriculum management, information, governance and quality across the University of Sydney. You'll manage a dedicated team of curriculum advisors, and foster collaborative relationships to achieve our educational objectives.

Reporting to the Associate Director (Education), your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead development and delivery of strategic projects and a wide range of business-as-usual curriculum functions, ensuring their responsible and efficient execution

• effectively manage and coordinate a broad team, aligning resources with activities and maintaining a standard of excellence

• provide high-level support and advice to senior-level stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and principles

• build and manage constructive working relationships with faculties and professional service units

• represent the portfolio or the university at relevant board committees and working groups as required.

About you

Are you ready to lead transformative curriculum initiatives and drive quality assurance? This role offers an excellent opportunity for gaining valuable experience in a senior management capacity! You will have:

• administrative and operational experience in a tertiary organisation, including managing staff and leading multifaceted teams

• demonstrated ability to provide concise, objective advice and manage stakeholders in complex projects

• strong communication skills and the ability to prepare compelling communications for diverse audiences in an academic environment

• understanding of the policy process, governance arrangements, and administrative decision-making in higher education

• experience managing the design and implementation of strategic projects in a higher education context or a complex, multifaceted organisation

• deep understanding of the domestic and global higher education sector and other relevant candidate markets.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

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.

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. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong, Recruitment Operations by email [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 07 April 2024 11:59 PM