Business Manager (WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub)

• $93,378 to $104,628 (HEW 7)
• Fixed-term, Full time, South-west Campus
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

BUSINESS MANAGER (WA CREATIVE TECH INNOVATION HUB) 
$93,378 TO $104,628 PLUS 17% SUPER
FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT (Project term 30 June 2026)
ECU SOUTHWEST (BUNBURY LOCATION)

• Unique and outstanding opportunity to influence Creative and Tech Industries in the Southwest 
• Lead delivery of high impact to the community programs and events  
• Leading role supporting and promoting start-ups and collaboration within the Southwest and across WA  

• Tertiary qualification, and /or extensive management/ coordination experience in a relevant discipline, preferably business, creative, tech industries or events management
• Extensive business management /senior administrative experience including program and project management experience at a senior level to effectively manage resources including stakeholder management, financial and reporting, and delivering on desired outcomes
• Applied experience developing and managing complex and multi-stakeholder programs, including identifying and resolving issues, sourcing resources, managing risks, monitoring and reporting on progress to achieve desired outcomes
• Proven track record and ability to investigate, identify and analyse problems, and develop practical solutions
• Previous experience developing and managing strategic relationships and partnerships in a relevant field 

Operating under the broad direction of the Director, this is a unique and exciting opportunity to apply your exceptional business experience in complex program management; stakeholder engagement; well-developed interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and senior administrative skills (including financial, data analysis, management and reporting) to lead the delivery and completion of high impact to the community programs and events.  Applicants should hold relevant experience operating at a senior business management/administrative level with capability to act as Director at times and represent the Hub and ECU on senior industry regional committees. 

OVERVIEW 

The Western Australia Creative Tech Innovation Hub, trading as the Creative Tech Village, is an exciting new across-industry collaboration funded by the Western Australian Government’s New Industries Fund. The Creative Tech Village (CTV) will play a strategic leadership role influencing and promoting economic diversification and jobs growth within Western Australia’s regions with a focus on the South West. CTV will focus on building partnerships between multiple creative digital industries including, gaming, experiential and immersive technology, software development, product design, advertising, film and media, digital content creation, photography, and screen production and post-production.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract with an expected end date of 30 June 2026 and is supported by external funding which may end earlier. If the project or funding ends the term of the employment will expire.  

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.  

BENEFITS AND RENUMERATION

This full time, fixed term contract position, based in Bunbury attracts remuneration of $93,378 to $104,628 plus 17% superannuation.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, however, as a new start-up venture the successful candidate will need to be primarily present in the physical hub, with flexibility to attend some out of hours meetings and events with external stakeholders.

ECU has an award-winning Health and Wellness Program, and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Interested applicants are encouraged to email/call Mat Lewis, Director Creative Tech Village on [email protected] or +61 427429016 to discuss this opportunity further.

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your Resume along with a covering letter outlining how your experience and expertise align with this role in the context of the advert and attached position description. 

CLOSING DATE

Applications close at 11.30pm AWST on Sunday 28 May, 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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