Job Description

Student Experience Manager, Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law, and Business
Sydney (Broadway) or Fremantle (WA) Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Rewarding opportunity
• $126,154 pa (level 8 - Sydney) + 145% superannuation
• $112,742pa (level 8 - Fremantle) + 145% superannuation

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition

About the faculty

The Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business comprises two vibrant schools: the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Law & Business. This faculty empowers graduates to transform and enrich society. Students create new knowledge and tackle local and global challenges with creativity and purpose. Our graduates solve real-world problems and drive impact across business, law, social and physical sciences and the humanities.

About the role

As the Student Experience Manager, you will lead and drive student experience initiatives across the Faculty, supporting the development of Work Integrated Learning opportunities within schools, including partnerships with external organisations. The role also supports the development and coordination of overseas and domestic immersion programs, enriching student learning and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Faculty Student Experience Plan, aligned with University and Faculty strategic priorities and program curriculum, in consultation with Faculty leadership.
• Oversee the operational coordination of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities across the faculty, working closely with key University and Faculty stakeholders.
• Design, deliver, and review school and Faculty initiatives that enhance student experience, including industry and employer engagement opportunities.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on student experience and WIL metrics and feedback, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to University-wide policy, procedures, guidelines, and organisational reporting related to student experience.
• Manage and collaborate with staff supporting WIL, overseas immersions, and student events, including oversight of Faculty event budgets and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards) and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing contracts, reports, and proposals, supported by strong negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience delivering programs and events that enhance student experience and foster a strong sense of belonging.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, and best practice related to Work Integrated Learning and student experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholders across academic, administrative, public, clinical, and corporate environments, with strong teamwork and coordination skills.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including budget oversight, use of systems such as SONIA (or equivalent), and proficiency with MS Office and new technologies.

Benefits

• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 03 June 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit:How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role toHaritha Garlapati, Haritha.Garlapati@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.