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Full time, continuing position Lead service teams in the delivery of curriculum administration systems Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity 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-centred 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 optimisation act as business owner of key curriculum technologies and driver of digital optimisation 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    At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.    We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.  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 © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 02 October 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html