Manager, Career Development Learning
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 10 Sep 2019
View more
- Job Type
- Senior Management & Heads of Department, Other Senior Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
DVC Academic PVC (Education) Portfolio
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The Division of the DVC (Academic) is a large portfolio covering a wide range of activities supporting the student experience, the needs of academic staff and international operations. Within the DVC(A) Division, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio provides leadership in the development and implementation of UNSW Sydney’s strategic initiatives in learning and teaching. The initiatives focus on educational design, development, delivery and evaluation, integrating technology and expanding the University’s online learning offerings, providing academic development support and services, and promoting teaching excellence through the UNSW Scientia Education Academy and the Education Focussed Academics.
The Portfolio works collaboratively with the faculties, schools and divisions to implement the 2025 Strategic Plan and drive enhancements to the student experience and success. It is involved in the design of effective learning environments, promotes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) initiatives, provides academic language, learning and career support to students, and strengthens their employability prospects through a range of programs and services.
About the role
- $106K – $120K plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Continuing role
- Full-time (35 hour week)
About the role
This is a brand new position within the Student Academic and Career Success (SACS) unit of the PVC Educaiton Portfolio. This position will be instrumental in helping to build this new team. It is an opportunity that will allow you to shape this team from the ground up.
As the Manager, Career Development Learning you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating; evidence-based student learning and development programs, activities and resources (excluding WIL) and leading and managing a team of Career Development Learning Facilitators to activate a high standard of career development learning in order to support and enhance students’ academic and career experiences.
About the successful applicant
We are looking for a dynamic forward-thinking leader who enjoys working in an agile environment. Ideally you will have led a team within the careers and employability sector and will be passionate about driving high performance and building a highly functioning team.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A relevant postgraduate qualification with substantial experience in employability and career development consistent with the competencies set down in the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners and/or knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning and its application to course and resource design and development or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of issues related to support for careers and employability, nationally and internationally, as it relates to higher education
- Demonstrated experience in educational course/curriculum, programs and resources design, development, delivery and evaluation, including developing, managing and evaluating projects
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of people to deliver effective and efficient student centred services, with the ability to prioritise workloads in a high-pressure environment, work independently and proactively, and meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience working in an online learning and teaching environment and developing innovative education solutions
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition Consultant
P: 9385 0670
E: k.symons@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 10th September before 11 pm
Find out more about working at UNSW at https://pvce.unsw.edu.au/
UNSW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
Company
UNSW Australia’s aspiration for the next decade is to be Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
Over the last 66 years UNSW has made contributions across the spectrum of science and the humanities. Among many achievements, UNSW has led via transformative social policy and public law and has contributed hugely to the cultural, artistic and intellectual life of our community, while also pioneering the global development of solar energy technologies, helping to control devastating epidemics such as HIV, developing new therapies for depression and anxiety, and making previously unimaginable breakthroughs in quantum computing.
UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious international network Universitas 21. With more than 50,000 students from over 120 countries, it is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities.
The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are the Art & Design campus in the Sydney suburb of Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australia Defence Force Academy.
In addition to UNSW Canberra at ADFA, UNSW has eight Faculties - Art & Design; Arts & Social Sciences; Built Environment; Business School; Engineering; Law; Medicine; and Science – which offer an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.
UNSW prides itself on the calibre of its people, from internationally recognised academic leaders in their field to talented professionals providing technical expertise and infrastructure. Working at UNSW, you will collaborate with highly talented people and have an opportunity to learn from the best.
To find out more about UNSW and our 2025 strategy visit our website.
- Telephone
- +(61)2 9385 1742
- Location
-
HIGH ST
KENSINGTON
SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2052
AU
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert