• Partner with the Dentistry education support and leads to support the day-to-day functions at Westmead
• Full-time, continuing position with a Base Salary of $121,508 + 17% superannuation

Use your exceptional management skills to lead the Education Support Team across multiple sites on campus and at our clinical schools to ensure the successful delivery of the Doctor of Medicine Program

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is now ranked 19th in the world for 2024 university rankings, moving up 22 places in the last year. Our graduate employability is 1st in Australia, and 4th in the world; our subject rankings in Medicine are rated 1st in Australia, and 18th in the world.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all the areas in which we operate. We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom, and to finding new paths to travel. We are focused on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally. It is our commitment to curiosity, connection and excellence that sets us apart. It is how we are making a difference - how we are shaping healthcare.

As such, we are seeking a Manager, Education Support West to join our Education portfolio to lead and manage the education support team across multiple sites (campus and clinical schools) to ensure the successful delivery of the Doctor of Medicine Program, and in collaboration with the Director of the Sydney Medical Program, take the lead on developing strategies to continuously improve and monitor quality and performance of the program's delivery, whilst supporting our clinical schools

• Children's Hospital Westmead Clinical School
• Nepean Clinical School
• Westmead Clinical School

Currently there is a requirement for these positions to be on-site a minimum of 4 days a week, with a 1 day a week hybrid working. Hybrid working options will be decided with your manager if you are successful in this position.

Please note that these roles are not open to current University of Sydney students.

Whilst predominantly based at Westmead K Block, the role requires travel to locations in the Western Precinct and to the university's Camperdown Campus

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide operational advice and guidance on matters of education strategy and policy, including an understanding of the key education priorities of FMH, precincts and schools ensuring that any activity is targeted and prioritised accordingly
• provide strategic advice and operational leadership to the Manager, Education Support (Sydney Medical School) in the delivery of the Sydney Medical Program, monitoring and reporting on progress and identifying and making recommendations to address implementation challenges
• provide effective leadership, management guidance and support of the education teams operating in the clinical schools, and across precincts, including direction to staff on education goals and education specific strategies, including context, impact, and priorities
• lead a diverse education-focused team to ensure timely delivery of quality educational programs, with a customer-oriented, service provision mentality
• establish and nurture strategic and operational relationships with partners connected to education delivery, and coordinate the educational or teaching and curriculum reporting, record management and compliance requirements for the work area.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• demonstrated ability to translate and implement strategic changes into local operational practices that enhance the work area's administrative function
• excellent client focus with the ability to build partnerships between the faculty education team and the schools leadership teams
• proven leadership and management skills, including proven ability to develop, mentor and motivate staff, to operate well in a team environment and to resolve a range of HR issues
• experience delivering education programs, preferably in a tertiary education environment
• effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement, along with the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.

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.

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 that 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au

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Sunday 19 January 2025 11:59 PM