Senior Manager, Business Services

Job no:518045
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Campus / facilities management

Campus Management

• Make a significant impact by leading change initiatives and consolidation of existing Campus Management support functions, to build and enhance all portfolio services and operations, while enjoying a role that combines strategic leadership with the opportunity to shape the future of a leading educational institution
• Elevate your career by leading key business support functions and fostering a high-performance culture in a supportive and forward-thinking environment
• Level 10 ($139,928 p.a. plus 17% superannuation), full-time appointment on an ongoing basis

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

Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research, and campus life. Campus Management delivers a range of university-wide services including strategic planning, property management, facilities operations, capital projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security, and transport.

About the opportunity

Join us at UWA as a key leader in overseeing Campus Management's business support operations. In this role, you will drive excellence by enhancing services such as Contract Management, Risk Compliance, and Finance Administration. Your focus will be on improving processes, fostering a high-performance culture, and aligning methodologies with UWA's strategic goals. You will manage complex functions, develop strategies, and provide governance and policy recommendations.

About you 

You are a strategic leader with a proven track record in overseeing extensive and varied business support operations in complex organisational settings. With extensive experience in developing and implementing business processes, you excel in driving high performance and fostering a collaborative team environment. Your expertise spans across contract management, risk management, financial administration, and governance, complemented by strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Your ability to interpret policies, manage multiple functions, and deliver impactful improvements aligns with UWA’s strategic goals. Your commitment to enhancing service delivery and managing stakeholder relationships makes you a great fit for leading Campus Management’s business support services.

Note: Provision of a Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence will be required for the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  PD - Senior Manager, Business Services 518045.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 Monday, 12 August 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Trevor Humphreys at [email protected]  

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:29 Jul 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:12 Aug 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time