Job no: 0044602 Location: Parkville Role type : Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences Salary: Attractive remuneration package plus 17% super
About the Role
As the Strategy & Operations Manager (SOM) for the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, you will drive strategic and operational excellence by advising and supporting the Head of Department. Reporting to the School Manager, you will be the key player in aligning the department's goals with the broader objectives of the School, Faculty, and University. This senior level role involves cultivating strong relationships with academic and professional staff, ensuring seamless support services, and leading teams that enhance administrative and teaching operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For You will excel in building meaningful relationships across diverse stakeholders with your exceptional communication skills and high emotional intelligence. With a calm, positive, and collaborative approach, you'll bring strategic thinking and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement, effectively managing change in complex organisational settings.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Biomedical Sciences
https: // biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/ As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology. It has 85 research groups across the three departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent fulltime student enrolments each year.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to https:// about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Fahim Farzad via email at [email protected], 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.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Advertised: 02 Jul 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time