Full time, continuing position Exciting opportunity to lead and establish strategic initiatives, guiding senior leaders and aligning priorities with institutional strategy Competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity As the Program Director, Delivery and Enablement , you will provide overall program management for the establishment and implementation of large-scale strategic initiatives within the Education and Students Portfolio. You will oversee the prioritisation, organisation, and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment of teams and resources to achieve program objectives. You will work closely with senior leaders to drive programs that enhance educational quality, operational excellence, and institutional impact. Providing high-level strategic oversight, you will ensure initiatives are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with the University’s overarching goals. You will also provide leadership and direction to a team of professionals, managing performance, development, and delivery outcomes. Your key responsibilities will be to: work with a dynamic team, reporting to the Executive Director, Delivery & Enablement establish and manage large strategic projects, including defining structure, roles, and performance indicators develop and implement program strategies, work plans, and project management methodologies to ensure efficient and consistent execution optimise resource allocation across projects, including financial, personnel, and technology resources, to support delivery within budget provide project management leadership and guidance to ensure clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables manage program governance, reporting, and risk mitigation to monitor progress, manage scope, and ensure quality assurance collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to achieve project deliverables and foster effective coordination monitor program financials against budget and identify or coordinate external funding opportunities to support projects lead, manage, and coordinate project staff, including performance management, coaching, and recruitment processes undertake other duties and projects appropriate to the classification level as required About you tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in a related field senior leadership experience in large, complex organisations with deep knowledge of the higher education sector proven ability to lead strategic projects and deliver high-quality service in multi-stakeholder environments strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks, benefits, and opportunities effectively exceptional relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills with senior internal and external stakeholders strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and sound decision-making excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational capability Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You 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 Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 statement At 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 LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (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 Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 11 November 2025 11:59 PM
