DVC REGISTRAR
REFERENCE NO. 1020/0415

• Further enhance the student experience
• Full-time, continuing
• Competitive remuneration package available

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.

The University of Sydney has the largest cohort of higher degree research (HDR) students in NSW constituting almost 10% of the total student body. The HDR Student Administration Centre (the Centre) sits within the DVC (Registrar) portfolio and is designed to provide students with single point of contact for their administrative requirements.  The Centre works in conjunction with academic and administrative staff in the faculties and other professional services units of the University to support candidature from the point of enrolment to graduation.

The Director of the Centre provides the leadership of this unit in delivering the end-to-end management of the higher degree research student lifecycle.

We are seeking a Head for the HDR Administration Centre to be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the Centre. This includes the overall general management of support for academic staff and students in all systems and processes applicable to HDR administration. In collaboration with the Deputy Registrar you will be responsible for development of strategy, policy and planning for the Centre, translating the University’s strategic priorities and managing operational impacts. You will also be accountable for the general management of all operational, financial and administrative systems, processes, and programs to meet University requirements, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate:

• postgraduate qualifications together with extensive relevant experience
• sound administrative skills and a proven record of successful staff management
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• strong problem solving skills
• excellent time and workload management skills and the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• extensive and proven effective management experience at a senior level, together with flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and environments
• financial management experience including experience in managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure
• proven record of organisational and decision making ability together with strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
• experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff.

Highly desirable:

• previous experience in the higher education sector, government or multi-faceted organisation
• previous experience in HDR student management
• extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to utilise your recent high-level experience developing a new area in the University aimed at improving the student experience.

We welcome open minds, curiosity, and a readiness to tackle big questions – and we reward it accordingly. Our people are part of a diverse, dynamic and family friendly environment.

Remuneration package: Competitive remuneration package is available (consisting of a base salary, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to super)

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 5pm 31 May 2015

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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