Director, Curriculum Administration Systems And Services

Director, Curriculum Administration Systems And Services

As the Director, Curriculum Administration Systems And Services, you will provide expert senior operational leadership across teams managing curriculum administration systems including the University of Sydney's handbook, calendar, curriculum pathways, unit of study collection, and timetabling. You will lead transformative operational initiatives that enhance the student lifecycle and optimise curriculum administration systems while collaborating on an effective, collaborative partnership-centered service model with faculties, University schools, ICT, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work closely with the Deputy Registrar and Executive Director (Curriculum and Policy), faculties, University schools, ICT, and external vendors.
• Lead the Curriculum Administration Systems and Services teams and manage the service model, performance, development, and workforce planning.
• Oversee governance, reporting, and compliance across curriculum systems and services.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and promote service excellence across the University.
• Provide strategic advice and lead operational planning, budgeting, and resource optimization.
• Act as the business owner of key curriculum technologies and drive digital optimization.

About you:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and large, multi-faceted service teams in a higher education or similarly complex environment.
• Extensive experience in developing and embedding operational service models, including embedding of partnership models for working with a range of stakeholders.
• Extensive team leadership and communications experience, including influence and building trust.
• Strong financial and operational management experience, including budget and workforce oversight.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and influence strategic decision-making.
• Understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance obligations in higher education.
• Experience in policy development, administrative procedures, and service transformation.
• High-level leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Sponsorship/work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au.

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