• School of Political Science & International Studies  

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $130,046 - $137,525 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)

• Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced, agile and highly-motivated leader to manage the effective and efficient operations of the School of Political Science and International Studies. This is an important leadership role responsible for delivering a wide range of high-quality services in support of School outcomes. As School Manager, you will supervise all operational functions of the School to ensure the organisational and financial sustainability of the School’s and Faculty’s core functions. 

The School Manager is the primary advisor to the Head of School (HoS) and wider School community on all matters pertaining to University, Faculty and School policies, operations, legislative requirements, budget management and core business processes. The School Manager is part of the School Executive, contributing to School strategic and operational management, service design and delivery within the broader Faculty and UQ professional services operating environment. Delivering high quality teaching, research, and operational goals in the University requires collaboration with many offices and organisational areas.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Strategy and Operations

• Assists the HoS and School Executive to develop strategy; define, operationalise and achieve School priorities; and establish measures of success.

• Coordinates review and reporting processes for the School, Faculty and University.

• Advises the HoS on enabling organisational structures which facilitate the implementation of strategy.

• Assists with the development and funding of agreements with outside agencies.

• Facilitates the efficient operation of research and commercial projects by ensuring that appropriate administrative systems are in place.

• Ensures School and Faculty design and deliver a seamless experience to staff, students and industry and other external stakeholders.

• Builds collaborative relationships which bring strategic focus to the School and Faculty.

Governance and Risk

• Provides management assurance (monitoring, audit and review) that current and emerging risks are being managed through effective general management controls within the School.

• Ensures the statutes, regulations and professional standards unique to the School and Faculty Community are identified, understood, complied with and incorporated in professional development and operational planning activities.

• Supports the HoS with major internal or external policy changes and their implications for the School including the identification, management and mitigation of risk.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• A postgraduate degree with relevant experience in a university or similar environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or education/training is required.

• Work experience in a relevant leadership role, preferably within a tertiary education environment, including financial and budget planning, human resource management, and student / academic administration and facilities management. Your financial acumen will be strong given the focus of this role on financial and budget planning in a data rich environment.

• Ability to act independently and take initiatives with minimal direction, within established policies and guidelines, in a complex financial and human resource environment.

• An advanced ability to devise administrative strategies, policies and systems and to analyse and interpret resulting data, accepting responsibility for provision of a consistently high quality, professional level of service with a strong client focus.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, in particular experience in leading, motivating and developing multi-site teams to achieve operational objectives and balance competing priorities.

• High level communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to liaise and consult; edit, write and prepare reports and submission; negotiate complex issues and manage change; and communicate with diverse groups.

• An awareness and understanding of the culture and challenges facing a global university with ambitions to be consistently placed in the top 50 of the world’s universities.

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Katrina Lee Koo, Head of School via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42698). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 28 October 2024.