Program Services Manager (HEO 8)

• Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Two full time positions available
• Commencement Salary: $101,110 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Program Services Manager supports the UniSA STEM Academic Unit to ensure the effective delivery of operational services and administrative support across student services, research, marketing, alumni relations, resource allocation and external partnerships.

Working closely with the Executive Team, the Program Services Manager will provide leadership, management and mentoring to professional staff, building a strong and collaborative culture with commitment to service excellence.

We have two full-time positions available, one on a continuing basis and one fixed term contract opportunity until 16 September 2022.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the program portfolio and associated activities, providing strategic, commercial, budgetary, policy and governance advice and support
• Plan and coordinate the effective delivery of academic services and support to students within the program portfolio, with a focus on student engagement and retention
• Oversee and support the breadth of research administration activities in the portfolio
• Work with the General Manager to plan requirements for facilities and teaching spaces
• Provide leadership, management and mentoring to professional and technical staff in the program portfolio, building a strong collaborative culture

We are seeking a leader who:

• Takes accountability and builds cohesive, resilient high performing teams
• Has an enterprising mindset, is innovative and solutions focussed
• Manages effective partnerships with industry and internal stakeholders
• Delivers high quality service standards and continuous improvement
• Analyses and navigates through complexity and delivers results

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• Corporate health insurance
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sarah Doyle, Senior Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3747.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 31 January 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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