Business Development and Operations Manager

Job no:511371
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:HEO9, Business Development

Attractive remuneration package. Total salary package offered will depend on qualifications and experience.

12 month fixed term contract-potential for extension

Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education is responsible for recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to the University's foundation and degree programs, administering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway, and providing support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the University. Wirltu Yarlu also has oversight of the University’s Aboriginal Research Strategy, Aboriginal Employment Strategy, Tarrkarri Tirrka (Future Learning) (Education Strategy), Reconciliation Action Plan and delivery of the Indigenous Knowledges courses. The Unit is currently undertaking a major project to reinvigorate the University’s First Nation’s policy framework and supporting governance and administration arrangements.

Receiving broad direction from the Manager, Wirltu Yarlu and the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) (PVC(IE)), and operating with a high degree of overall autonomy, the Business Development and Operations Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation and review of the outcomes of the strategic activities and investments of Wirltu Yarlu across the policy and project planning functions. The Business Development and Operations Manager oversees operational areas including research and policy development, funding schemes, financial reporting, and marketing and communications, and supervises the professional staff in the policy and strategy team.

The Business Development and Operations Manager, Wirltu Yarlu is expected to make a significant contribution to all activities of Wirltu Yarlu, as well as building relationships with faculties, central business units and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The Business Development and Operations Manager will also provide leadership to the Wirltu Yarlu team and the University in creating learning environments for all students, and working environments for all employees, that are respectful and welcoming, and that embed Indigenous views, knowledges and voices. The incumbent is required to maintain excellent collaborative working relationships with relevant Schools and Divisions of the University, as well as external stakeholders.

To be successful you will need:

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close Sunday 12 of February 2023.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Steve Larkin
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement
University of Adelaide
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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