School of
Psychology
Full-time
f
ixed-term
position for up to
5 years
Based at ou
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esque
St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
The
School of
Psychology
at The University of Queensland is seeking a dynamic and strategic
School Manager
to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of one of Australia's leading
psychology
S
chools.
As the senior professional leader within the
School
, you will provide high-level operational and strategic management across all a
reas of activity, from finance, human
r
esources
and student administration, through to business development, facilities, and compliance. Working in close partnership with the
Head of School
and the School Executive, you will contribute to strategic planning and drive initiatives that enhance performance, strengthen collaboration, and enable academic and research excellence.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing qualified team, influence the
School's
long-term direction, and make a tangible impact within a world
top-50
U
niversity.
For more information about this opportunity,
please view the complete
appointment booklet
.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.




Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of
benefits and rewards
are available.
About You
We are
seeking
an experienced,
agile
and highly motivated leader to manage the effective and efficient operations of the School of Psychology. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering a wide range of high-quality services in support of the school's strategic priorities and
objectives
. As School Manager, you will supervise the operational functions of the school to ensure the organisational and financial sustainability of its core functions.
To this end, the successful candidate will
possess
a postgraduate degree in conjunction with relevant experience in a leadership role, preferably within a university setting, as well as clear, demonstrable experience acting independently and taking initiative with minimal direction. Advanced administrative and leadership capability will be critical to success in this role, as will high level communication and interpersonal skills
.
Enquiries
If
you'd
like to have a confidential
discussion
please contact
Professor Jolanda Jetten, Head of School
at
******
or
Caitlin Savage
, Principal Advisor, Talent
Acquisition
via
******
.
Want to Apply?




We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
Cover letter
summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
outlined in the Appointment Booklet
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
We're
dedicated to
equity, diversity, and inclusion
, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.
We're
committed to attracting,
retaining
, and promoting diverse talent.
If you require an alternative method to
submit
your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact
******
.
Other Information
The successful candidate may
be required
to complete
a number of
pre-employment checks,
including:
right to work in Australia, criminal check
and
education check
.
You must
maintain
unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
UQ is committed to a fair,
equitable
and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face
additional
barriers and challenges which have
impacted
and/or continue to
impact
their career trajectory.
Candidates who
don't
meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and
demonstrate
their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance
relative
to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close: Tuesday 3 March at *****pm AEST (R-*****
).

📌 School Manager, School Of Psychology (Brisbane)
🏢 UQ College
📍 Brisbane