Leeds Beckett University

Full time, continuing opportunity, located on the Darlington Campus, within the Faculty of Engineering Provide strategic and operational support to a School within the Faculty of Engineering Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 (HEO9) p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Reporting to the Faculty General Manager, the School Manager will be a key member of the school leadership team, contributing to the planning, communication, and implementation of the school's academic and operational strategies, goals, and initiatives. In this role, you will lead the delivery of infrastructure, operational plans, and processes that support the school's activities across education, research, research training, and external engagement. You will be accountable for operationalising strategic and business planning decisions, managing financial performance, strengthening stakeholder relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective controls, and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. As a people leader, you will guide, develop, and support a team of professional staff while actively contributing to decision making processes within the school leadership team. Some of your key responsibilities will include: acting as a strategic partner to the Head of School, providing insight and advice to support effective decision making leading the formulation, communication, and implementation of the school's strategic priorities providing strong operational leadership and effective day to day management across all school activities driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the school's systems, processes, and service delivery fostering a culture of high performance, engagement, and accountability within the professional staff team overseeing financial management, governance, and internal controls to ensure sustainable and compliant operations optimising the allocation and utilisation of resources to support the school's academic and operational goals ensuring adherence to the University's governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements leading risk management and ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for all staff and students. To learn more about the Faculty of Engineering click here. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a School Manager who has: a degree qualification in an applicable field (for example business administration) and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and deploy effective working relationships across a diverse range of people excellent communication, consultation skills, and negotiation skills to drive internal and external engagement demonstrated track record in managing medium scale budgets and financial plans experience in business, infrastructure, operational and resource management experience in supporting the delivery of teaching and research within a university context. To apply for this position, please explicitly address the questions below in a cover letter (which should be attached to your application): Describe your experience of managing the operational functions of a business unit Describe your experience in people management and development. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 21 June 2026 11:59 PM

Join Design Factory Melbourne at Swinburne University Full-time, 2 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level C + 17% super and attractive staff benefits About the Role Lead the future of industry-integrated education Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an exceptional academic leader to shape and elevate the Design Factory Melbourne (DFM) education program at a critical stage of growth.  As the Academic Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and embedding a future-focused learning model that sits at the intersection of industry, innovation and education. This is a unique opportunity to drive the delivery of a flagship initiative under Swinburne’s Ad Astra 2030 strategy, supporting the Learning Powered Industry Innovation (LPII) program and redefining how students engage with real-world challenges. Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver a dynamic, challenge-based learning experience, strengthen academic governance, and develop scalable domestic and global delivery models. You will also play a key role in embedding industry partnerships, ensuring programs are relevant, impactful and future-ready.  This is a rare opportunity to influence the evolution of applied innovation education - shaping curriculum, capability and student experience while contributing to Swinburne’s ambition to be the leading university for industry engagement and employability outcomes. If you’re a collaborative and forward-thinking academic leader with a passion for industry-connected learning, we’d love to hear from you. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Demonstrated experience managing academic staff and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and influence a range of stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in design, delivery, planning and governace of an education program or affiliated projects.  Demonstrated expertise within innovation methodology and practice relevant to industry. Proven ability to develop and/or led industry led student experiences within an education setting. Experience managing industry partnerships and ability to work within a collaboration or co-design model to develop a program. Demonstrated capacity to make informed decisions within the context of an education program financial, strategic performance and growth. (Desirable) Qualifications A PHD tertiary qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience. About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world. What We Offer You Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.  Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: 5pm, Wednesday 17th June 2026 Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.  Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant Click here for position description How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. 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Classification: Academic Level A  Salary package: $89,313 - $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 18 months)  Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_Level A_Postdoctoral Officer_CPAS.CSS_2026.pdf About the opportunity This position is a fixed term for a period of 18 months to contribute to a new project led by Professor Sujatha Raman titled, “Addressing the Resilience of Indo-Pacific Alkaline Electrolysers.” This project is part of a multi-institutional consortium led by the University of Sydney and funded through the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program. The project brings together partners across Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, French Polynesia, and Vietnam to develop resilient and responsible nickel supply chains and advance green hydrogen technology in the Indo-Pacific and will work under the direction of Dr Rini Astuti day-to-day. Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose interests/expertise contribute to the activity cluster, School, and College. About the School/Department The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) has responsibility for teaching, research, public policy and outreach in the field of Science Communication. It is Australia’s largest and leading Centre in the discipline and has existing and emerging partnerships across Australia and internationally. CPAS works with a broad definition of science (including STEM) and science communication to include public engagement, transdisciplinary research for sustainability, responsible innovation, the science/policy interface, and the epistemic, ethical and social aspects of research and technological change. About the College As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future. CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation. We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective. CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Mathematical Sciences Institute, and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, supported by the Professional Services Group. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Professor Sujatha Raman, Director of CPAS, via email Sujatha.Raman@anu.edu.au. Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems and Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. What we offer The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources How to apply Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents: In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum 3 pages). A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required.  Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.  Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  Closing date: Sunday, 21 June 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)