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About the University of Adelaide

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The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have combined their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University

By every measure, the University of Adelaide—a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities—stands tall among the world’s leading institutions of learning and innovation.

The clearest indication of this is our consistently high rating by the most respected international assessment bodies. QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education and Shanghai Jiao Tong’s Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU) all consider us one of the top 1% of Universities worldwide, and the top university in South Australia.

With over 29,000 students from more than 100 countries and over 3,000 staff, half of whom are born overseas, the University’s deep global connections are integral to its vision of building a better future for all.

At the University of Adelaide, we embrace our role and purpose as a future-maker—for our state, our nation and our world.

We pursue meaningful change as we celebrate our proud history: applying proven values in the pursuit of contemporary educational and research excellence; meeting our local and global community’s evolving needs and challenges; and striving to prepare our graduates for their aspirations and the needs of the future workforce.

Our focus is informed by the multiple changes confronting today’s society, including the:

  • need for economic transition—to new industries and jobs
  • imperative of social transformation—demanding more accessible, lifelong learning
  • impact of globalisation—making global opportunities available locally
  • pervasive nature of technological disruption—redefining socio-economic constructs
  • pursuit of sustainability—socially, economically and environmentally.

The University is uniquely positioned to design and drive a prosperous, entrepreneurial future built on knowledge, innovation and collaboration.

We’re a dynamic participant in society, leading our community in leveraging change for social and economic benefit. We listen to industry and we connect with diverse community groups far and wide to deliver education and research of the highest value and impact.

Our greatest asset is our 160,000 strong global alumni community who are making an impact around the world. Our distinguished alumni include five Nobel Laureates; over 110 Rhodes Scholars, including Australia’s first Indigenous recipient; Australia’s first female prime minister; and Australia’s first female supreme court judge.

We partner with leading higher education institutions, research centres, corporations and government agencies across the globe, and work with them to solve the most pressing global challenges and shape future global leaders.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Adelaide

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Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
30% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
31.4 (1)
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Student total
22577 (1)

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Assistant Professor Barowsky School of Business

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Dominican University of California

United States, San Rafael

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United States, San Rafael


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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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United Kingdom, Liverpool


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HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

Heriot-Watt University

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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Heriot-Watt University

United Arab Emirates, Dubai


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Salary

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Posted

13 Feb 2026

Senior Duty Manager

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford


The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. Role & Responsibilities  An opportunity has arisen within the Operations department for a proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our team as a Senior Duty Manager. The successful candidate will lead the daily operational delivery of Surrey Sports Park, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for all users. The Senior Duty Manager is responsible for supervising front-line staff, maintaining facility standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The role supports the Operations Manager in delivering excellent customer service, operational efficiency, and a positive team culture. The role will include working early morning, late evenings and weekends on a rota basis.  About you The successful candidate will have previous experience in a supervisory role in which they handled staff effectively to achieve results. Understanding the importance of Health and Safety in the leisure industry is essential and the candidate should have the ability to deliver a high-quality service with minimum supervision. The post-holder will also be adaptable & flexible and will have the ability to deal with customers and their queries and concerns with tact, diplomacy and kindness. Knowledge of integrated management systems and experience of computerised leisure management systems are essential. A First Aid Certificate and National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent are desirable. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. What’s in it for you? Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business.  How to Apply To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be a suitable candidate for the role. If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Dan Manning, Assistant Director of Sport Operations: dan.manning@surrey.ac.uk Further details Job Description

Salary

£30,362 to £31,958 per annum

Posted

13 Feb 2026

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  • Psychology

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