Full-time, fixed term opportunity for an experienced Service Delivery Manager for the Service Excellence Program until September 2028Career-defining opportunity for accomplished Managers to influence outcomes at an institutional scale and leave a lasting legacyOffering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe Service Delivery Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a dedicated stream or streams within a major University wide transformation program.This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a world-class University. Operating within a complex and evolving setting, you will shape the future by turning strategic objectives into tangible outcomes that benefit staff, students, and the wider community. You’ll inspire experienced colleagues, influence cross-functional practices, and embed service design and operating models that drive excellence across the institution. With responsibility for steering large-scale change initiatives, you’ll champion continuous improvement, manage risk, and ensure seamless operational transitions. Most importantly, you will foster a culture that embraces change as a catalyst for growth — making a lasting contribution to the University’s strategic direction and success.Your key responsibilities will be to:lead the delivery of defined functional program stream or streams, ensuring work is executed in alignment with scope, timelines, and quality standardschampion service design principles to ensure transformation aligns with the institutional service blueprint and target operating modelmanage and coordinate teams of experienced professionals who operate with autonomy and discretion in their assignmentsshape and govern stream-specific delivery frameworks, tailoring governance structures to suit complexity and delivery needspartner with senior leaders within stream delivery area, to ensure alignment and delivery of program outcomes.About youtertiary qualifications in Business, Operations, Strategy, Psychology, Change Management, or a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of training and experiencea minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience,



including 3–5 years in a management or leadership roledemonstrated experience in managing operational delivery within a strategic transformation contextexperience in applying design thinking and service design methods to co-create user-centred, scalable service modelsextensive qualified knowledge in the Higher Education sectorfamiliarity with delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)familiarity with service design and operating model methodologies (e.g., User Journey Mapping, Service Blueprinting, Personas)proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders across diverse organisational areasstrong judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and improve existing approaches.Key benefitsflexible working options to support you to balance your work and familyaccess to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centersstaff study benefit on selected University of Sydney postgraduate coursework studiesonsite healthcare general practitioner (GP) services to all stafftax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fundaccess to staff discounts and offers for a variety of products, including University parking and flightsgain the recognition of working in a leading University.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou 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 and declarationsYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also,



to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 statementAt 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 LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .How to applyApplications (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 Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications CloseThursday 22 October :59 PM
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📌 Service Delivery Manager, Professional Services Review (Shire of Mundaring)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Shire of Mundaring