The University of Sydney

Full time, continuing and fixed-term opportunities, 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

Role type: Fixed Term for 5 years, Full Time (1.0 FTE)School/Faculty: Melbourne School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesSalary: Level D/E attractive remuneration package negotiated commensurate with experience, plus 17% superannuationLead global collaboration across research, policy and practice / Advance health equity in diverse international contexts / Shape a newly established department with worldwide reachProvide senior academic leadership in a globally connected research environment, fostering collaboration across universities, governments, health systems, multilateral organisations and communitiesInvesting in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.Leadership opportunityThe Melbourne School of Public Health is seeking an outstanding academic leader to serve as the inaugural Head of Department of Global Health.This newly established Department will be the University's primary academic home for global health. As Head of Department, you will shape its strategic direction, academic identity and culture while fostering a globally connected academic community dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing equity across diverse populations and settings.As a member of the School Executive, you will contribute to enterprise-wide leadership and decision-making, balancing departmental priorities with broader School, Faculty and University objectives. Working closely with colleagues across the Faculty, health services, medical research institutes, governments, multilateral organisations, philanthropic partners and international collaborators, you will strengthen the Department's profile, influence and global reach.Strategic priorities Department leadership and establishment - Build and lead a newly created department, establishing its strategic direction, governance, culture and academic identityGlobal health research and translation - Advance internationally recognised research programs that address complex health challenges and contribute to improved health outcomes across diverse communities and settingsEducation and future workforce development - Drive innovative teaching programs and foster strong integration between research, teaching and graduate research supervisionInternational engagement and partnership - Build and strengthen strategic relationships across universities, governments, health services, multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations and international networksPeople, culture and enterprise leadership - Foster an inclusive, accountable and high-performing environment while contributing to School, Faculty and University-wide priorities and decision-makingAbout youA Professor or Associate Professor with an internationally recognised record of achievement in global health or a closely related discipline. You bring substantial leadership experience within complex academic, research, policy or health environments, with the ability to shape strategy, influence across systems and lead people through change.You have a distinguished record of research excellence, success in competitive funding and a demonstrated ability to build impactful partnerships across universities, governments, health services, multilateral agencies, philanthropic organisations and international collaborators. You bring a contemporary vision for global health that integrates research, education, policy engagement, implementation and equity.Equally, you are recognised for fostering collaborative, inclusive and high-performing cultures that enable people and teams to thrive. As a values-driven academic leader, you bring the capability to balance strategic vision with operational stewardship, supporting both departmental success and broader institutional objectives while developing future academic leaders.You are experienced in building and sustaining international partnerships that advance global health research, education and impact across diverse settings and systems.Melbourne School of Public HealthThe Melbourne School of Public Health is consistently ranked among the world's leading schools of public health and is recognised internationally for excellence in research, teaching and engagement.The School brings together leading researchers, educators and practitioners working across a broad range of public health disciplines to address complex local and global health challenges. Through strong partnerships with governments, health services, communities and research organisations, the School delivers evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes and influence policy and practice.The establishment of a department-based structure represents an important evolution in the School's academic model, strengthening disciplinary leadership while enabling greater collaboration, innovation and impact.Working at the University of MelbourneWe offer the opportunity to contribute within a leading global university environment, supported by flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, salary packaging and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs that enable sustainable senior academic leadership.For more information check out our benefits page!Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where diversity is valued and all individuals are supported to succeed. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and identities. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and workplace adjustments for candidates and employees. Information on accessible recruitment and workplace adjustments is available via the University of Melbourne careers site: Accessible recruitment and adjustmentsWe actively support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage engagement with the Indigenous Employment and Development team.Application essentials:Applications should include submission of a curriculum vitae, cover letter and responses to the selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack.This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.A Working with Children Check is required for this position. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse associated costs.Refer to "Apply with Us" for application guidance.Further informationPosition enquiries: Prof. Sant-Rayn Pasricha, sant-rayn.pasricha@unimelb.edu.auRecruitment process enquiries: Felicita Depaune, Senior Talent Partner at snr-talentacq@unimelb.edu.auRecruitment adjustments: Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').Applications close: Monday 13th July 2026 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone. Candidate Information Pack: JR-014276_Head, Department of Global Health_PD.pdf

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Assistant Professor Department of Philosophy (Post Ref.: 26/177) The Department of Philosophy at Lingnan University is one of the best in Asia for the study and research of analytic philosophy. More information on the research interests and publications of philosophers at Lingnan University can be found at: https://www.ln.edu.hk/philoso. General Requirements The department is interested in hiring a new Assistant Professor in ethics (broadly understood to include value theory, normative ethics, metaethics, and applied ethics) or in philosophy of AI. Candidates should have obtained, or be about to be awarded, a PhD in Philosophy, and possess a strong track record of publications in the top journals in the field. Candidates without publications will not be considered. The appointee is expected to produce internationally excellent research and obtain competitively awarded research grants. Teaching experience at the undergraduate or taught master’s level will be an advantage. The appointee is also expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and to design and offer courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load will normally be four courses per year, which may be reduced under various circumstances, e.g. on receipt of external research funding or due to graduate supervision. English is the language of instruction with the possible exception of courses in Chinese philosophy. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The minimum basic salary is over HKD 934,000 / USD 120,000 per year on the current salary scale. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to a longer-term appointment with the possibility of consideration for substantiation (i.e., tenure). The preferred commencement date is January 2027, with a later start negotiable. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants should submit the following documents: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter; (3) one writing sample; (4) a teaching portfolio (including syllabi of courses taught or willing to teach, and course evaluations, if any); (5) a research statement (describing past and current research, future research plans, and plans for applying for external research grants); and (6) the names and contact information of three referees (who will be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted). Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will begin on 20 July 2026 and continue until the internal selection panel has identified a list of candidates. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. For strictly clarificatory questions regarding the application procedure, candidates may contact Prof. Andrea Sauchelli (andreasauchelli@ln.edu.hk). The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.