The School Executive Officer (SEO) will provide high‑level advice and support to the Head of School, contribute to strategic direction, and lead a team of professional staff.
Key responsibilities:
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan
* Contribute to shaping the future of education and research in the engineering
* Lead a team of dedicated professionals
* Drive positive change and innovation
* Leadership and team supervision
* Budget and financial support
* Administrative and operational support
* Strategic Planning and Process Improvement
* Policy Advice
* Stakeholder Engagement
This continuing position is full time at a Higher Education Level (HEW) 8 and will be based at Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
Benefits
* The remuneration for this position is from $116,596- $136,030 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
* 17% super and salary packaging.
* Additional University Holiday leave days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
* Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
* Wellbeing programs.
Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 5.00pm AEST.
Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.
As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students, staff and communities.
The University of Newcastle is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each person brings to our community and strive to create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people living with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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