Description

• Full time, 5-year fixed term opportunity. Located on the Camperdown and Darlington campus
• Opportunity to manage student information reporting and data collection initiatives in the Division of the Academic Registrar at the University of Sydney
• Base Salary $156,277 p.a. (HEO10) + 17% superannuation  
   

About the opportunity

Join the University of Sydney as the Senior Manager, Student Information and Regulatory Reporting, where you will manage student information reporting and data collection initiatives to meet institutional reporting obligations, including for the Tertiary Collection of Student Information (TCSI) – a joint initiative between the Department of Education and Services Australia, designed to modernise and streamline the way tertiary education providers report student and staff data.

The Senior Manager will oversee a team dedicated to managing student information and reporting for TCSI, leading on initiatives to continuously monitor, respond to emerging requirements and ensure regulatory and other reporting requirements are effectively delivered. Embedded within the Curriculum and Policy team in the Division of the Academic Registrar and reporting to the Deputy Registrar and Executive Director (Curriculum and Policy), this role plays a pivotal part in managing and continuously identifying opportunities to enhance student data management, driving digital transformation, and supporting institutional planning through strategic insights.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Academic Registrar and Deputy Registrar and Executive Director (Curriculum and Policy) and key stakeholders in institutional planning, privacy, human resources and ICT teams
• manage a team responsible for monitoring and aligning student data definitions with national reporting standards
• lead strategic projects to improve data management, ensure continuous alignment with regulatory obligations and the student experience
• oversee the development and adoption of dashboards and reporting tools to support decision-making
• champion data governance and contribute to policy development
• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support TCSI regulatory requirements and operational priorities.
   

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Manager, Student Information and Regulatory Reporting who has:

postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience
substantial experience in regulatory reporting and compliance within higher education or similar complex environments
demonstrated people management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams
strong knowledge of student lifecycle management and data governance frameworks
proven project management and process improvement skills
high-level analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
 

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 16 November 2025 11:59 PM