Educational Program Manager – UNSW Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture

This Job is based in Australia

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term for 2 years (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 8: $123,044 - $138,637 + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW (the successful candidate will be required to work on campus 3 days a week)
  
  
  

Why The Role Matters

Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the Educational Program Manager plays a lead role within the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture in the planning, development, implementation and reporting of a designated project on mapping skills in a higher education context. This will be achieved through comprehensive stakeholder engagement, skills mapping, and iterative co-design processes, ensuring the development of essential and enduring human capabilities that meet current and future industry and government needs.

The role entails developing project planning documentation, identifying and building appropriate project teams and initiating and overseeing the project, including managing all stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and reporting. The role reports to the project’s professional lead, ADA Education Excellence and Innovation Manager, and supports the project’s academic lead, ADA Deputy Dean (Education). The role has up to 2 direct reports.

Accountabilities

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Oversee and manage the design and delivery of specialist higher education project and its initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Undertake day-to-day project management, including the development, delivery and evaluation, including project planning/research, engagement, communication, and documentation/reporting.
• Manage adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development and implementation.
• Partner with the Project Team and key stakeholders to drive the project, monitor and report on progress; meet milestones, consult, communicate and engage with key stakeholders; and identify problems and propose possible solutions.
• Work with the Project Team to provide cutting-edge technological and educational development solutions to support the outcomes and deliverables for this project.
• Oversee and deliver effective communications with stakeholders, both internal and external to the project in line with project deliverables.
• Development and implementation of systems, procedures and programs within closely defined objectives to ensure project can be delivered at scale after project completion.
• Advise on the establishment of local priorities, programs and/or budgets as part of this large-scale specialised project.
  
  
  

Skills And Experience

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Evidence of success in establishing, cultivating and maintaining high level relationships.
• Ability to adopt a business development approach to identify new and emerging opportunities in higher education and related educational innovations in the short and long term.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
  
  
  

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our Benefits Include

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
  
  
  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How To Apply

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Tuesday 4th March 2025 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the Skills and Experience mentioned in the advert (no more than 1 page).

Get In Touch

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jennifer Perkins at [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.