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Leverage your strong common sense, open-door approach, and troubleshooting expertise in this crucial governance and staff-related opportunity.
UC Level 9, Salary Range $131,884 pa - $138,026 pa plus 17% Super
Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the opportunity:
As the Education Manager, you'll collaborate with the Faculty Manager and Associate Dean (Education) to enhance teaching and learning across the Faculty. Your day-to-day work will involve developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, and communication programs to achieve outstanding educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes for coursework and higher degree by research programs
Provide high-level advice and support for unit and course approval and reaccreditation, and quality assurance and compliance processes
Initiate and participate in business process improvements
Oversee the Faculty's Student Support team in managing complex student, curriculum, and teaching issues
Manage the work of the Academic Program & Academic Quality team to ensure smooth teaching and learning operations
Manage teaching and education projects within the Faculty, including planning, scheduling, reporting and quality assurance
Requirements:
Ability to manage multiple teams’ priorities and work collaboratively
Strong understanding of teaching and learning policies and procedures
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and proficiency in troubleshooting
Experience in governance within education, academic administration or a related field
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with a student-first mindset
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV/Resume and a max 2-page cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your CV/Resume through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Dr Sian Hicks, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Business, Government and Law - Sian.Hicks@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 20 July 2025
