Education Manager, UNSW Canberra

Employment type:   Fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hours)
Duration: 12 months

Remuneration: Level 8 from $132,445 + leave loading = 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, City Campus

Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

 

About UNSW Canberra
The UNSW Public Policy Institute (PPI) is an education-focused centre for advancing policymaking and public leadership, dedicated to strengthening the capability of governments to address complex policy challenges and deliver public value. PPI is located at the Canberra city precinct and draws on the breadth of world-class research and expertise from across UNSW to inform and strengthen policy education. The PPI brings together academic experts, practitioners and facilitators to support the design and delivery of effective, evidence-led policy.

 

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight.

 

Why Your Role Matters:
This is an exciting period of growth for our new Institute of Public Policy. The Education Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Institute of Public Policy's education portfolio. The role ensures the Institute delivers high-quality, professionally relevant education programs that support UNSW's strategic objectives to establish the Institute as Australia's leading provider of applied public policy education. The position leads the operational management of the education portfolio, including program development, quality assurance, educational systems, academic operations and continuous improvement. programs while ensuring an outstanding learner experience. The Education Manager leads to the strategic growth of the Institute's education portfolio through effective planning, stakeholder engagement, governance and continuous innovation.

 

Accountabilities:

The Education Manager operates with significant autonomy to manage the Institute's education operations and contributes to the development of the education portfolio. This is a professional, as opposed to academic role. Our successful candidate will not be expected to contribute to the content of the courses but the structure, process and frameworks of the Institute.

 

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

• Relevant tertiary qualification and or post graduate qualification with substantial experience in higher education, executive education or professional learning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Post graduate qualifications are highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience managing education programs from planning through delivery and evaluation.

• Experience developing operational systems and processes supporting education delivery.

• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum implementation, education quality assurance and continuous improvement.

• Experience coordinating multiple education projects and managing competing priorities.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across academic and professional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse education performance data and implement improvements.

• Well-developed project management, organisational and communication skills.

• Experience supervising staff or coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

 

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

 

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

You can learn more about our Benefits and Culture at Lifestyle & Benefits UNSW

Eligibility: 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

 

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description. In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au

 

Get in Touch:

For role-related queries please contact:
Jessica Genauer - Academic Director
j.genauer@unsw.edu.au

 

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Partner
h.whale@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW  

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra 
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

 

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.