School Manager

• Continuing, Full Time
• School of Education and the Arts
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg or Mackay
• Higher Education Worker Level 8
• Total Remuneration $126,883 to $142,289 pa (including salary of $107,218 to $120,237 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

As the School Manager, you will provide high level executive support to the Dean, School of Education and the Arts, and lead and contribute to strategic projects within the School. You will draw on your leadership experience to manage the School’s administration team and utilise your exceptional communication skills to build strong relationships with staff, students, industry partners and other external stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning including making recommendations for strategies, plans and performance reporting. With experience analysing data, you will draft and interpret reports, briefings, and correspondence, and be responsible for the preparation of budgets and forecasting.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled leader to join us at CQUniversity and be part of a community that values your expertise and cares for your growth.

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous carers, maternity and paternity leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

• Skills and experience in an executive officer role, preferably in the tertiary education sector, with experience in providing strategic advice to senior management in a large organisation.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to consult, liaise and negotiate professionally with  people across all levels from diverse cultures, and to represent a senior executive across a diverse range of stakeholder dealings.
• Proficient knowledge in the use of a full range of information and communication technology (computer) systems to support research, investigative writing and reporting-related activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of University policies and procedures.
• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded and extensive relevant experience, management experience, or a blend of relevant experience and education/training.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4511

Contact Details: 

Stephen Dobson

0457 306 ***

********@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.