University Of Technology Sydney Hiring for Manager, Professional Education Job at Sydney Full Time

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by QS Top 50 Under 50 rankings as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About Us

The UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) is committed to enabling the economic and societal benefits associated with future-proofing Australia by promoting life-long education and skills, particularly among Engineering and IT professionals. The culture of the Faculty is one that balances compliance with policy and procedure with a positive outlook of excellence, connectivity, responsiveness and an environment which aims to cultivate industry partnerships.

An opportunity has arisen for a newly created position of Manager, Professional Education to join the Faculty.

About The Role

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic and management support to the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning of the Faculty of Engineering and IT. The Manager of the Faculty’s Professional Education unit will have responsibility for leading a future-focused professional education strategy and business portfolio across the Faculty of Engineering and IT Schools, in strategic alignment with the Faculty’s Teaching and Learning strategy as well as Postgraduate.futures.

This position is important in helping lead and coordinate FEIT’s strategic aims in building a culture of lifelong learning in the postgraduate education market, developing industry partnerships and responding to disruptive shifts in the external environment.

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following seven (7) key selection criteria points below:
1. Highly developed planning and organisational skills with the proven ability to set and understand priorities and to work effectively under pressure
2. Highly developed oral communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate with all levels of staff in the university
3. Strong analytical and conceptual skills, demonstrated initiative, judgment and proactive problem solving and decision making skills
4. Sound knowledge of project management principles and practices
5. Knowledge of professional education and corporate learning/training market in Australia
6. Appropriate tertiary qualifications and extensive relevant experience
7. Experience in corporate/organisational training and professional education market

Remuneration

Base Salary Range: $121,789 to $127,588 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How To Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS website.

In addition to your CV and Cover Letter; you are also required to address the above mentioned seven (7) selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC206353 and your name

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Amelia Costain in the UTS Recruitment Team via recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd September 2021 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.