The University of Newcastle – Newcastle NSW

As the International Rankings Manager, you will lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the University's approach to international rankings. Working collaboratively across the University, you will support the development and implementation of strategies that enhance institutional performance, reputation and visibility across major global ranking systems.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), you will coordinate rankings submissions, analyse performance data, benchmark outcomes against national and international peers, and work with academic and skilled stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement. You will also develop relationships with external ranking organisations and higher education sector networks to support the University's strategic objectives.

In this role you will:

- Lead the development and implementation of initiatives that support the University's international rankings performance.
- Coordinate submissions to major global ranking systems, ensuring the integrity of data and reporting.
- Analyse rankings outcomes and benchmark performance against national and international peers to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide strategic advice and insights to inform decision-making and enhance institutional performance.
- Partner with Colleges and Divisions to drive rankings-related data collection, validation and improvement initiatives.
- Build productive relationships with external ranking organisations and sector networks while promoting understanding of rankings methodologies across the University.
- Lead and develop staff,



fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

This continuing position is full time at a Higher Education Worker (HEW) 8 Level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

The Role

As the International Rankings Manager, you will lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the University's approach to international rankings. Working collaboratively across the University, you will support the development and implementation of strategies that enhance institutional performance, reputation and visibility across major global ranking systems.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), you will coordinate rankings submissions, analyse performance data, benchmark outcomes against national and international peers, and work with academic and professional stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement. You will also develop relationships with external ranking organisations and higher education sector networks to support the University's strategic objectives.

In this role you will:

- Lead the development and implementation of initiatives that support the University's international rankings performance.
- Coordinate submissions to major global ranking systems,



ensuring the integrity of data and reporting.
- Analyse rankings outcomes and benchmark performance against national and international peers to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide strategic advice and insights to inform decision-making and enhance institutional performance.
- Partner with Colleges and Divisions to drive rankings-related data collection, validation and improvement initiatives.
- Build productive relationships with external ranking organisations and sector networks while promoting understanding of rankings methodologies across the University.
- Lead and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

This continuing position is full time at a Higher Education Worker (HEW) 8 Level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training.
- Demonstrated experience analysing and managing complex institutional datasets, performance metrics and reporting processes, preferably within a higher education, research or comparable data-intensive environment.
- Strong understanding of global university rankings and their strategic implications.
- Demonstrated experience using business intelligence, benchmarking or analytics platforms to analyse organis

📌 International Rankings Manager (Newcastle)
🏢 The University Of Newcastle
📍 Newcastle