Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation Influence the future of teaching and learning through strategic leadership and organisational excellence.

Full-time, Permanent with Base salary in the range of $140,766 - $148,862 + 17% super (HEW Level 9) Based At our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

About This Opportunity

At the forefront of teaching and learning innovation, ITaLI partners across UQ to shape exceptional educational experiences and support student success. Following an exciting internal promotion, we are seeking an experienced and influential leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the Institute as Senior Manager, Planning and Operations. Reporting to the Director, you will lead strategic planning, governance and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive organisational performance, influence University-wide outcomes and support the Institute's ongoing success. Bringing sound judgement, strategic insight and a team-oriented approach, you will help navigate complexity while delivering meaningful and lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Leading strategic planning, governance, budgeting and workforce planning activities across the Institute.
- Providing high-level advice to senior leaders on operational, financial, people and organisational matters.
- Driving business improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, efficiency and organisational effectiveness.
- Leading and developing a high-performing business services team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement.
- Managing reporting, performance insights and data-driven decision making to support strategic priorities.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes across a dynamic and diverse organisational environment.

About You

- Significant leadership experience in a dynamic organisation, ideally within higher education or a similarly multifaceted environment.
- Strong expertise in strategic planning, governance, business operations, financial management and organisational performance.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust at all levels.




- Demonstrated success leading business improvement, change or organisational initiatives that have delivered measurable outcomes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and provide strategic advice.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing qualified teams and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

- Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
- 17% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- flexible and hybrid working options
- health and wellbeing programs
- a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
- on-campus childcare
- affordable parking
- salary packaging

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 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.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close 27th August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67988). #LI-DNI

About UQ

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities,



UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence - evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

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📌 Senior Manager, Operations and Planning (Queensland)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Queensland