Faculty General Manager
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY (UTS)
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Salary
- competitive base salary
- Closing date
- 3 Mar 2025
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- Job Type
- Senior Management & Heads of Department, Other Senior Management
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Faculty General Manager
At the University of Technology (UTS) we are ready to unlock new possibilities with our bold strategic initiative! We are enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration in creative and social practices by uniting disciplines across Design, Architecture and Building (DAB) and Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) into a new, dedicated faculty. Focusing on creative skills and technology, we aim to leverage emerging market opportunities, amplify our distinctiveness, and drive transformative impact. Together, we'll shape a future where creative practice and research thrive within their social and political contexts.
Aligned with our strategy, we have an opportunity for a Faculty General Manager to contribute to our transformation.
Responsibilities of the Faculty General Manager
The Faculty General Manager will join our Faculty Leadership Team and provide high-level strategic support and advice. In this pivotal role, you will drive the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, enabling the Faculty to achieve its strategic objectives and goals.
Key responsibilities will include leading financial management and modelling processes, workforce planning, IT services, infrastructure, strategic business planning, governance, occupational health and safety, and overseeing research and student administration. A critical aspect of this role will be supporting the Dean and Faculty Leadership Team with implementing the Creative Industries change process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, fostering collaboration, and driving the adoption of new structures and initiatives across the Faculty.
We seek a dynamic and analytical professional to support the Faculty's management functions by preparing comprehensive reports and actionable recommendations across areas such as student load, competitor analysis, fee setting, course viability, financial performance, staffing, research, and equity. This role involves statistical analysis, executive summaries, risk monitoring, and collaborative decision-making to drive investment, growth, and operational efficiency. You will partner with the Finance Unit to evaluate financial performance, guide budget management, and identify workforce and infrastructure optimisation opportunities. You will play a vital role in marketing and promotional efforts to achieve student recruitment targets and advance the Faculty's strategic objectives.
Required skills and experience
We are seeking a seasoned professional with expertise in strategic and business planning, preferably in higher education. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in managing operational resources, including finances, people, infrastructure, and communications. You will bring extensive experience in data analysis to support informed decision-making within complex organisations, along with a proven ability to coach and develop talent. Experience working in matrixed environments and driving collaboration across central and Faculty functions in creative disciplines is essential. A strong track record in fostering a culture of continuous improvement is also required.
Remuneration
A competitive base salary will be on offer to the chosen candidate.
This role will be offered on a full time, 5-year fixed term basis with potential for renewal.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
- full details of the application process;
- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions.
Please use reference number IRC304081 in all correspondence
General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Marie Hetherington in the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au.
Closing Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025 at 23.59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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