Position Number: 0065515
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Strategic Operations
Salary: UoM 10 - $149,670 plus 17% super
- Drive operational excellence and innovation.
- Optimise faculty operations.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Manager of Strategic Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing and delivering operational initiatives for the Faculty of Science. Working closely with the Director of Strategic Operations, you'll lead a team of School Operations Managers/Institute Managers, optimise administrative systems, and drive strategic objectives. This role offers you the opportunity to leverage your leadership skills, strategic thinking, and relationship-building expertise to make a significant impact on the Faculty's success.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Leadership: Analyse complex challenges, develop strategies, and implement high-level projects across Schools and Institutes.
- Relationship Management: Nurture key relationships, provide leadership to School Operations and Institute Managers, and foster cross-functional communication.
- Operational Excellence: Optimise processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure successful delivery of faculty objectives.
- Decision Support: Synthesise complex information, contribute analytical insights, and support high-level decision-making processes.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced leader with a postgraduate qualification, exceptional management skills, and a proven track record in operational leadership, capable of fostering a high-performance, service-oriented work environment while driving strategic initiatives.
You may also:
- Possess strong strategic development and problem-solving skills.
- Have experience in project execution and service delivery.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excel in collaborative environments and influencing through formal and informal authority.
- Show initiative, sound judgment, and professional autonomy.
- Have prior experience in a science or higher education environment (desirable).
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being;
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance;
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance;
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program;
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Faculty of Science
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science. This depth of knowledge positions the faculty to better understand, explore and impact our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
