Head of Education

• Play a crucial role in supporting and advancing educational excellence within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
• 2 years full time fixed term opportunity with competitive renumeration package including 17% superannuation.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking an innovative and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Head of Education. This pivotal role oversees the largest portfolio area in the faculty, offering educational services to our seven academic schools located across the Sydney metropolitan area. The successful candidate will lead critical business functions focusing on curriculum, quality and accreditation, education support, education design and innovation, and student placements.

The Head of Education works in close partnership with the Associate Dean (Education) to develop and lead strategies to achieve the educational mission of the faculty and university. To achieve this, the successful candidate will develop and maintain effective relationships faculty and institution-wide (particularly with Deputy Vice-Chancellor portfolios).

The Head of Education provides strategic oversight and drives innovation in service delivery across critical business functions ensuring excellence and effective integration of services, with a focus on the student and academic experience. Moreover, they will lead and deliver optimisation projects and ensure communities of practice to provide excellent client services.

We are looking for a leader with significant experience in education from both operational and innovation perspectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic development and policy implementation within an academic setting. Experience in leading core education services functions is essential. The ability to drive collaboration, influence and maintain effective relationships is also crucial.

The role reports to the Faculty General Manager.

Why Join Us?

As a member of our professional leadership team, you will play a critical role in contributing to the mission and purpose of the Faculty of Medicine and Health in making and shaping the future of healthcare. You will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects and initiatives that will impact academic leaders, students, and the broader community.

Term and remuneration

The term of appointment is 2 years full time on a fixed term basis**.** 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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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact:

Dr Mushtaq Sobhan (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) on +61 433 556 642 or by email mushtaq.sobhan@sydney.edu.au

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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

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.

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

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

Tuesday 16 July 2024 11:59 PM