Varna University of Management

Dean of Research The Dean of Research is a new senior leadership position within the Sharjah Education Academy. The purpose of the position is to provide leadership to shape and guide SEA’s research strategy. The Dean of Research will ensure that the Academy’s research is rigorous, socially relevant, and regionally transformative. The role is one of three Dean positions (Dean of Research, Dean of Education, Dean of Continuous Professional Learning) reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and will work collaboratively with other senior administrators and academic leaders to develop and implement the Academy’s research strategy and plan, build research capability across the institution and establish a strong, distinctive doctoral program. The incumbent will be an established and dynamic academic leader with a distinguished track record in research leadership in an education-related field. The Dean of Research will play a pivotal role in driving SEA’s impact on education transformation nationally and within the GCC region. Experience in the UAE/GCC region and bilingual proficiency (Arabic and English) will be highly regarded. Key Responsibilities include: Research strategy and leadership: Develop and execute the Academy's research strategy, promote a strong research culture, and increase research activity and performance in the Academy’s core area of focus. Research quality: Develop, monitor and evaluate research quality across the Academy. Capability building: Lead the development and implementation of research capability and doctoral supervision programs aligned to international good practice. Funding and resource management: Secure local and international research funding and partnerships to drive the Academy’s Strategic vision and plan, manage research budgets, and oversee grant submissions and research project proposals. Postgraduate research: Oversee higher degree by research (HDR) programs, coordinate admissions, and support research capability building programs for staff and students. Collaboration and partnerships: Facilitate cross-institutional collaboration, and build relationships with industry, government, and other external stakeholders to enhance research impact. Institutional effectiveness: Coordinate with other Academy leaders to align research initiatives with institutional planning and to measure and report on research outcomes. Representation and advocacy: Represent the Academy on research-related committees and at national and international forums.  Required qualifications and skills: Academic credentials: A PhD in a relevant field to the Academy’s work  and a strong research track record, ideally in quantitative/mixed method education related research. Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional priorities. Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and provide strategic direction. Communication: High-level interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills and experience leading initiatives with diverse stakeholders. Management: Experience in budget management and resource allocation. Preferred skills and expertise: Languages: Bilingual (Arabic/English) Local knowledge: Relevant experience in the UAE/GCC region. Application Process: Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit the following in PDF only: Curriculum vitae (CV) Please submit these documents to careers@sea.ac.ae

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration) Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria:  PD_PEWER_SM1 Senior Policy Advisor_FNP.pdf About Us The First Nations Portfolio (FNP) works with colleagues across the University to ensure ANU is a leader in teaching and research of First Nations issues. It also works to ensure that the University makes a leading contribution to national policy in the relationship between Indigenous Australians and the nation.  FNP provides an environment for debating significant and strategic issues and seeks to partner with communities, their representative organisations and enterprises to further the status, recognition and lives of Indigenous peoples. Achieving this outcome requires constant attention to impact, engagement and partnership with First Nations communities, and a commitment to innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to our work. This role will work closely with the teams from two portfolio Centres: Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice and the Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation.  The Role The Senior Policy Advisor role connects policy development, research, knowledge and practice to drive effective and sustainable outcomes for Indigenous Australians. Of critical importance is partnering with First Nations communities and their organisations to support and inform the choices that best reflect them on their journey to self-determination and self-governance. The role requires sound judgement, strong interpersonal capability and the ability to synthesis complex information quickly and clearly. Operating in a high-trust environment, the Senior Policy Adviser will engage closely with senior leaders across the University, government and external stakeholders, while managing sensitive matters with professionalism and care. The successful candidate will be an experienced adviser with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex organisational environments. They will bring exceptional written communication skills, strong analytical capability and the ability to provide clear, practical and proportionate advice in situations that are often ambiguous, fast-paced and high profile. For further information please contact Sarwat Maqbool, FNP Head of Operations, sarwat.maqbool@anu.edu.au or 02 6125 8822 This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the University’s strategic priorities while working at the FNP. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information  In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than two 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: Thursday 25 June 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)

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