• Based at either Geelong, Waurn Ponds or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term (until May 2026)
• HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744  + 17% Superannuation  

Provide strong leadership to support the School’s strategic objectives, human resource planning and recruitment, physical assets, course development and accreditation and the implementation of University policies and Faculty guidelines within the School. Lead the operational management of the school and administrative support for academic governance, research, finance, infrastructure projects, course marketing, staff management, occupational health and safety and alumni engagement. 

As the School Manager, you will:

• Lead with values, ethics and emotional intelligence to grow team resilience, inclusion and performance and set clear standards of expected behaviour
• Support and guide others in managing workplace stress, role model optimism in times of change and strive for balance in behaviour in terms of inclusivity, sustainability and excellence
• Actively analyse school activities to ensure sustainability.  This includes reviewing academic workload allocations in line with overall financial management of the school, staff management plan, space, course innovation and unit rationalisation.
• Analyse problems, weigh up a range of options to identify accessible and inclusive solutions and translate complex issues into clear and understandable goals and targets for Deakin
• Lead the coordination, support and advice in relation to school administrative and operational matters to ensure the organisation of the school’s functions and resources
• Conceptualise local plans in alignment with university strategies and monitor progress and risks, adapt personal and team priorities and plans as required
• Ensure university governance, including the development of work instructions, procedures and guidelines to enable and support the delivery of operations

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures

This opportunity is open to all current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin staff members only.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Linda Scammells, Director of Faculty Services, via linda.scammells@deakin.edu.au  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - School Manager LES - 570042.pdf.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Friday the 21st of March.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.