Team Leader: Academic Services (HEO 6)

• Based in UniSA Business at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $84,539 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Team Leader: Academic Services is the Academic Unit’s key reference point for academic administration and is a conduit between UniSA Business and central units. They are responsible for ensuring the correct and consistent interpretation and application of the University’s academic administration policies and procedures within the Academic Unit. 

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. 

Recognised and respected for quality outcomes, UniSA Business creates leaders for change. UniSA Business prepares students for global careers, creating leaders for change who will help shape business, industry and policy. UniSA Business offers a suite of innovative degrees in disciplines such as commerce, marketing, finance, management, tourism and events, international business, and property, as well as our 5-Star MBA and UniSA Executive Education programs. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership, mentoring, performance management and professional development to professional staff within UniSA Business as assigned
• Manage the administrative activities undertaken by the Research Services team to ensure that they are being completed in a timely manner and in line with University policy and procedure
• Contribute to the Academic Unit’s strategic planning and review processes in relation to academic and research administration relating to the assessment and analysis of the Academic Unit’s performance across all programs, courses and research concentrations. Provide reports and recommendations to support the achievement of teaching, learning and research objectives
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders to complete appropriate research, analysis and documentation to ensure that the Academic Unit’s programs comply with relevant legislation, statutory body requirements and the policies of relevant professional industry bodies
• Support the program development and review processes for UniSA Business, including development of documentation, successful integration with programs in Academic Units and other academic administration activities and the provision of executive support to the relevant committees, in collaboration with relevant professional staff within the Academic Unit

Essential Skills and Experience 

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a senior administrative position in a complex service environment, including leading, managing and developing a team in the provision of superior quality customer service
• High level verbal and interpersonal and problem-solving skills including experience in liaising with people at all levels both internal and external to an organisation to provide advice and recommendations to senior staff
• High level writing and numeracy skills appropriate to prepare briefings, data analysis and/or reports based on self-initiated or directed research, investigation and analysis for a wide range of audiences
• Highly developed research and analytical skills and experience in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Kiara Lalli, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 4664.

Applications close: 11:30pm Monday 21 November 2022 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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