• Excellent full-time, continuing leadership opportunity
• Located at Lismore or Gold Coast campus, relocation support available
• Remuneration package of up to $141,767 per annum (inclusive of base salary $115,531-$121,168 per annum and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation)
• Great staff conditions and benefits

About the role

The Office of Planning, Quality and Review (PQR) supports the University through: conducting quality assurance and organisational reviews; providing support and advice regarding compliance with external legislation and TEQSA requirements; assist reporting on institutional performance against the University’s Strategic Plan; reporting data to external agencies; providing data to underpin and assist decision making; and conducting surveys and collating feedback from students.

The Senior Manager, Compliance will provide advice and support the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and other Executive portfolio areas to improve University performance. This is an important leadership role that will provide direction to the Planning Quality and Review team to manage the University’s academic compliance, quality, and review operations.

About you

We are seeking applications from candidates who have a thorough understanding of the Australian university sector and associated compliance, legislation and registration processes. You will have excellent communication and negotiation capabilities which will enable you to effectively engage stakeholders and influence evidence-based decision making.

You will have demonstrated expertise in complex data analysis, reporting and strategic planning in the higher education environment. As an engaged and inspiring leader, you will drive performance and innovation to enhance PQR activities.

About us

Southern Cross University, ranked in the top 150 universities in the world under 50 years old (Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2019), is a progressive, young and connected research university, with vibrant campuses in two states. They are in locations of extraordinary natural beauty and creativity: Coffs Harbour in the Mid North Coast and Lismore in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, while our fastest-growing campus is located at the Gold Coast Airport in southern Queensland.

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ. The University is a proud participant in the Athena SWAN gender equity accreditation program and has committed to the 10 principles of the Athena SWAN Charter. 

Southern Cross University offers flexible work arrangements, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, professional learning opportunities, mentoring programs and support to undertake further study.

Applications close at 9:00am AEDT on Thursday, 17 October 2019.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.  The Vacancy ID is 19102.