• Full-time, continuing opportunity for an experienced leader specialising in institutional planning and implementation and monitoring of funding policy
• Lead a team of Analysts to deliver forecasts to support the University in planning enrolments
• Competitive remuneration package plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Senior Manager Planning, Policy and Fees leads a team in developing strong stakeholder relationships to understand opportunities and challenges, and support Analysts in delivering forecasts to support the University in planning the size and shape of enrolments, impact of Government policy, and insights to assist in understanding financial implications. Communicating with impact, the Senior Manager presents findings to University leaders and appropriate committees and leads the development of submissions and reports to Government and other related bodies on issues relevant to institutional and sector planning.

The Senior Manager Planning, Policy and Fees ensures operating activities comply with governance and controls, and the mitigation of risks, and will utilise experience, business acumen and problem-solving expertise to make decisions and recommendations on broad and complex issues which impact on the operations of the organisation. The position has leadership responsibilities to guide, develop and manage a team of professional staff, including managing performance and development, and for the delegation of work activity.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead and develop stakeholder relationships to support planning activities, interpret government policy, and understand challenges and opportunities where analytics techniques can be applied to create positive impact
• support institutional student load planning across a wide number of complex institutional stakeholders and partners
• undertake complex integrated load and student fee calculations, with variance analyses against budget forecasts
• develop effective and dynamic models and applications (including, where required, complex financial analysis) and reports which enable effective business decision making and management
• manage the collection and submission of data to support the Federal Government Funding Agreement cycle, from estimates through to acquittal
• through data modelling and analysis, provide advice in relation to changes to Higher Education funding arrangements and impact on funding
• partner with internal stakeholders (FPA, Student Recruitment, faculties) to investigate and identify business needs, drive engagement, and enable ongoing development of forecasting solution.

About you

• postgraduate qualifications in Data Analytics, Finance or a relevant field, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• extensive experience in applying technical capabilities in the field of Analytics to deliver insight and recommendations
• proven management experience at a senior level together with strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills Ability to work under an agile methodology approach, including working across teams as required
• effective in managing a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects and the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships with industry providers and key users
• extensive technical skills in developing forecasting solutions, providing significant technical training and support to analysts and developers.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

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.

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.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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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 Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au

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Sunday 18 August 2024 11:59 PM