School Manager - Sydney Medical School

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260; bonus/equity: not speci...
Not specified (assumed full-time onsite)
Operational leadership in complex matrixed environment
Stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and academics
Budgeting and resource allocation experience
The University of Sydney is seeking a School Manager for its Sydney Medical School, a full-time, ongoing role based in Camperdown, NSW. The position requires strong operational leadership skills and stakeholder engagement experience to drive excellence in education and research while overseeing financial and resource management

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role involves partnering with the Head of School and Dean to drive operational excellence and shape the future direction of the Sydney Medical School.
  • The successful candidate will oversee operational planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement while supporting the delivery of education, research, and clinical partnerships.
  • The University offers a competitive salary package with leave loading and generous superannuation within a supportive workplace culture committed to inclusion and wellbeing.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Sydney is seeking a School Manager for its Sydney Medical School, a full-time, ongoing role based in Camperdown, NSW. The position requires strong operational leadership skills and stakeholder engagement experience to drive excellence in education and research while overseeing financial and resource management.

Salary

Base: $146,197 - $154,260; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • operational leadership in complex matrixed environment
  • stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and academics
  • budgeting and resource allocation experience
  • experience across education research and clinical settings

Nice-to-have

  • demonstrates courage creativity openness and integrity values
  • ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities
  • strong communication skills to build trust at all levels

Key Requirements

  • unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • proven experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments
  • strong capability in budgeting and planning activities

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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