Manager, Academic Services

• Full time, continuing opportunity for a Manager, Academic Services (Conservatorium, Architecture and Business)
• Lead a team in the design and development of innovative, client-centered education and research services
• Base Salary $111,966 - $126,271 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are in a period of exciting development within our University Library, striving to achieve an integrated and contemporary service offering aligned to the University’s strategy. We are seeking a Manager, Academic Services to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to enable a transformative, student-focused educational experience, and deliver excellent research that contributes to the common good. Lead, mentor and coach your team of professionals to drive strong team collaboration and performance, as well as individual excellence. This role leads the team of librarians supporting the Conservatorium of Music, the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, and the University of Sydney Business School. In this role, you will work as part of a strong leadership team to drive the development of innovative and strategically-aligned library services for academics and higher degree by research students.

About you

• led, managed and developed a team of professional staff in a team-based environment
• built strong relationships with external stakeholders to deliver services
• experience in developing and communicating team goals, priorities and values
• actively contributed to planning and strategy development, with an interest in continuous improvement and evaluation
• successfully led a group of staff through a major change
• implemented new and innovative ideas to improve personal, team and operational effectiveness.

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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 position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Riviera Son, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .

If you have any questions regarding this particular position, please contact Edward Luca - Associate Director, Academic Services at [email protected]

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Sunday 19 February 2023 11:59 PM