Department Operations Manager, Department of Linguistics

PRIMARY DETAIL

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Manager to manage, plan and deliver operational and administrative services within the Department of Linguistics, as part of the broader operational services delivery model within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.

THE ROLE

•    Salary Package: HEW 8 ($109,553-$121,901), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
•    Appointment Type: Full time/Part-time, continuing position
•    Location: Macquarie University (North Ryde)

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Manager to manage, plan and deliver operational and administrative services within the Department of Linguistics, as part of the broader operational services delivery model within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. 

Reporting to the Head of Faculty Operations, and working closely with the Head of Department, the School Operations Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the Department of Linguistics and management of the delivery and implementation of programs and services.

The position will manage a team of 2 professionals and support the Department with day-to-day organisational and operational services and administration. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, dynamic and agile Operations Manager to further their career within a collaborative, diverse and rewarding work environment.

About You

To succeed in this position, you will be passionate about delivering operational excellence and take an innovative and collaborative approach to operational management. With a strong business and financial acumen, you will have a proven track record of strong relationship management skills, embracing and fostering change and leading a high-performing team on multiple concurrent programs and services. Experience and knowledge of the Education sector (preferably Higher Education) would be an advantage.

About Us

Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences builds on our aspiration to have the nation's first fully integrated Academic Health Sciences Centre under a university's leadership. It brings together the excellent work of medical and allied-health clinicians and researchers across the University and around the country, with unparalleled access to the world-leading clinical resources and research facilities found only on our campus.

Join us and start seeing the world in a different light. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and or equivalent extensive experience;

• Demonstrated extensive experience in building and leading high performing teams to delivery organisational outcomes;

• Demonstrated ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels with organisational skills to ensure the delivery and implementation of programs and services;

• Proven ability to provide leadership and encourage a collaborative, cooperative and service-oriented work environment including the capacity to embrace and foster change;

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, problem solving and research skills and ability to develop innovative solutions;

• Strong customer service focus and ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders;

• Proven ability to exercise initiative and autonomous judgement and negotiate positive outcomes;

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and physical resources.

Specific Role Enquiries: Head of Faculty Operations, Dr Stefanie Leung [email protected]

General role enquiries: HR Assistant, Jasmine Xia at [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday, 4 April 2023, at 11:55pm

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Applications Close:

04/04/2023 11:59 PM

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Flexible Work
 

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