National Manager, Student Life

Manager, Student Life, Student Experience
Based on Sydney Campus
Full-time, Fixed-term role (1 year contract)

• Join a university that prepares students for a fulfilling life, not just a career
• Broadway – Encompassing heritage buildings and leafy courtyards providing a welcoming social hub in the heart of a bustling city
• $138,005 to $146,499 pa (Level 9) + 13.75% superannuation

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Student Experience includes a portfolio of Student Engagement & Success, Indigenous Student Engagement & Success, Chaplaincy and Libraries. The office is a key supporting function for the University of Notre Dame to functionally achieve its strategic priorities through providing best practice processes and support for students to attain a high level of satisfaction.
This position reports to the Deputy Director, Student Life and is responsible for leading the Student Life area and the delivery of activities, programs and administrative projects to enhance Student Life nationally.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and direction in the development of Student Life projects by ensuring the effective use of the University’s resources to enhance the student experience from application through to successful graduate outcomes and beyond by developing and implementing new initiatives.
• Enhance individual and team effectiveness and efficiency through performance management and identification of appropriate training and development, including and in consultation with staff, set performance targets, goals, objectives and priorities.
• Oversee the management of administrative matters relating to operational and strategic planning, governance, budgeting, resource management and workforce planning.
• Maintains a commitment to continuous improvement and by reviewing and adopting best practices consistent with the University’s policies, procedures and practices.
• Develop and maintain all relevant internal relationships by engaging with stakeholder groups across the University and contribute (as required) to working groups, committees and other university bodies.
• Provide leadership and oversight of student activities and programs to effectively plan and implement various activities.

ABOUT YOU

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

• Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or working towards a postgraduate qualification or an equivalent combination of education and training management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working at an operational level in the higher education sector. (essential)
• Proficient in the distribution of papers, reports and proposals.
• Exhibit an awareness of contemporary issues in the higher education sector.
• Hold a strong ability to build relationship across the University with stakeholders and teams.
• Acquired strong analytical skills and project management workflow.
• Hold exceptional time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working environment located in Darlinghurst/Broadway

• Generous training and development opportunities

• Friendly and collaborative working environment

CONTACT US
For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Marcia Rodrigues, Talent Acquisition Partner at
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter, which includes responses to the selection criteria (About You) outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications close 1 March 2024
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.