Driving education innovation to strengthen student success, digital capability and industry relevance.
The Opportunity
The Senior Manager, Education Innovation plays a critical role in shaping Western Sydney University’s approach to future-focused learning. Reporting to the Executive Director, Innovation, this position leads the development and delivery of innovative education initiatives that enhance digital capability, industry relevance, and student outcomes.
You will operationalise strategic priorities by progressing programs that build AI literacy, digital fluency and new learning models. Collaboration is central to the role, working closely with Schools, Divisions, Institutes, The College and external partners to co-create scalable solutions aligned with Western’s 2030 strategy.
This role also champions a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks while exploring emerging technologies and future-facing pedagogical approaches. You will contribute to measurable impact through strong governance, project leadership, commercial acumen, and a commitment to enhancing learning experiences and graduate success.
What Success Looks Like:
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:
Application Details
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
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