Business Manager

Job no:516626
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Policy and Planning

• Join the newly created Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Operations) (DVCO)
• Collaborate with the DVCO on UWA’s strategic priorities and operations
• Level 9, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $123,330 – $130,504 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Operations) (DVCO) is to oversee the University-wide operational management of the University of Western Australia (UWA).

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, work with the DVCO to develop policies, budgets, strategic plans, and other key deliverables that will ensure the DVCO’s effective and efficient functioning.  

You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all fiscal, statutory, policy, and legal requirements of the DVCO.  You will work closely with the DVCO to further the University’s mission and goals; and to facilitate strategic liaison and networks with affiliated staff, key external groups and institutions and broader community. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Substantial management experience in planning, budgeting, financial control, resource allocation, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to long term planning and strategic direction at an influential level
• Project management experience with excellent planning and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to undertake long term planning, set priorities and meet competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder
• Excellent planning and organistational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop new systems and adapt to a dynamic environment

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description – [Business Manager] [516626].pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 9 February 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:30 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:09 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time