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The Faculty of Science teaches approximately 7000 full-time student equivalents, with an academic staff of approximately 500 and general staff of 300. The Faculty is one of the largest and most complex faculties of UNSW Sydney. It comprises the School of Aviation, Biological Earth and Environmental Science (BEES), Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Mathematics and Statistics, Psychology, and Physics. It also includes several major Research Centres and field stations.
The Educational Development Manager plays a key role in the Nexus Program and the Faculty of Science by providing leadership and strategic thinking in the implementation and co-ordination of institution-wide educational initiatives.
The role entails co-ordinating the introduction of and support for new educational platforms, processes and practices originating in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience (PVCESE) portfolio and adopted in the faculties and schools.
The Educational Development Manager will collaborate with members of the Nexus Program in the faculty and the PVCESE portfolio to achieve learning and teaching strategies of the university.
About the role
- $127k - $143k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 6 months
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
The role reports to the Head, Science Education and has 3 direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Manage and coordinate the operational work of the Science Education Team (SET) relating to Teaching/Academic Administrative Support and Systems and Student Engagement/Experience services on behalf of the Faculty of Science.
- Design, manage, and deliver the implementation of new initiatives, including communication plans to engage relevant stakeholders across the Faculty and UNSW.
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of student and academic support services across UNSW Science during and following the transition to the new Student Support Services operating model.
- Act as the Faculty and Schools’ primary liaison point for all activities, correspondence and communication regarding systems that support teaching administration including being the Faculty of Science representative on relevant committees and workshops.
- Develop and deliver quality reporting information, feedback and evaluation as required by internal stakeholders in Schools, particularly to support the Deputy Dean (Education).
- Provide high-level policy and strategic advice to the Deputy and Associate Deans, and to the Faculty and School teaching committees.
- Act as the Manager of the Science Learning and Teaching Unit when the Manager is on leave or unable to attend important meetings.
- Other duties and project work within the Educational portfolio as directed and commensurate with the level of the role.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Ensure hazards and risks psychosocial and physical are identified and controlled for tasks, projects, and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
About the successful applicant
(Selection criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Relevant degree with extensive relevant experience, or equivalent competency gained through any other combination of education, training or experience in a higher education organisation.
- Well-developed leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and manage staff through transition and change.
- Demonstrated experience in driving innovation and process improvement initiatives in a complex environment.
- Highly developed project management skills with demonstrated experience coordinating the design and delivery of project engagement and implementation requirements.
- Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to gather data and information from varied sources to establish trends and make recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people. An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
For informal queries, please see the below contact details.
Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.
Contact:
Steve Yannoulatos
E: s.yannoulatos@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: September 25th, 2025
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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
