Manager - Student Information Systems at University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

149960.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Technology Solutions, Student Administration Systems, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Workload Planning, Career Development, Strategic Development, High-Performing Team Culture, Business Needs Analysis, System Enhancement, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Technical Expertise

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Permanent/continuing, full-time position Level 8/9: $120,866 - $149,960 + 17% superannuation About the Role The University of Wollongong is seeking a dynamic and people-focused Manager – Student Information Systems (SIS) to lead the team responsible for the University’s core student administration systems. Based within Information Management Technology Services (IMTS), this role manages the Student Information Systems team, ensuring the stability, enhancement and strategic development of student systems in partnership with faculties, divisions, vendors and technical specialists. You will translate business needs into effective technology solutions that support the student lifecycle and align with the University’s strategic objectives. You will provide strong leadership to developers and support staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture while overseeing workload planning, prioritisation and delivery. A key focus of the role is developing staff capability, supporting career progression and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and products. About You This role suits an experienced leader with strong stakeholder engagement skills, a passion for developing people and the ability to bridge business and technology in a complex environment. Ideally, you will have experience with enterprise or student administration systems. Join us and help shape the future of student systems at the University of Wollongong. Position Description How to Apply Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum three pages) outlining how your skills and experience address the selection criteria in the position description. For further information about this position, please contact Rene Wechner wechner@uow.edu.au Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2026, 11:55pm Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only applicants with valid Australian work rights are eligible to apply. The University of Wollongong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We value the diverse experiences, talents and cultures our people bring to work each day. Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to unlocking potential, enhancing our success and achieving our vision of being among the top 1% of universities globally.

Responsibilities

The Manager – Student Information Systems will lead the team responsible for the University’s core student administration systems, ensuring stability, enhancement, and strategic development. This role involves translating business needs into effective technology solutions that support the student lifecycle.