- Full-time, fixed-term position for 4 years | Hawkesbury Campus
- Remuneration: $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. Inclusive of 17% Super and Leave Loading
- WFH Options | 35 Hour Work Week | Flex Leave Provisions
- Full-time, fixed-term position for 4 years
- Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
- Unlock your potential with WSU
About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,500 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. Its the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.
Western Sydney University is committed to fostering a workplace environment where women are empowered, supported, and given equal opportunities for growth and success. Through inclusive policies, mentorship programs, and initiatives promoting work-life balance, Western Sydney University strives to be an employer of choice for women, recognising their invaluable contributions to the institutions mission and vision.
The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment conducts fundamental and applied research in ecology, physiology, genetics and global change biology. Within the past decade, the Institute has become a world-leading centre of excellence in ecosystem function and environmental responses to climate change. For more information, please visit our webpage www.westernsydney.edu.au/hie .
Western Sydney University is host to the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF), a National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program, supported by the Commonwealth Government. The APPF is a nationwide network of research facilities whose mission is to provide open access to advanced technologies for digital phenotyping of horticultural and agricultural crops. The APPF node at Western encompasses three primary research platforms: the National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre; the whole-tree chamber facility; and the pastures and climate extremes facility.
About the Role
The Business Manager will take a leading role in the governance and administration of the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) network node at Western and serves as a point of contact for researchers and partners. The Business Manager is responsible for business and financial operations, business development, strategic planning, and engagement.
Working in close collaboration with the Node Director, the Business Manager will ensure the efficient operation of Western’s APPF facilities, manage financial resources, monitor performance, nurture stakeholder relationships and drive initiatives to continuously improve the facility’s service delivery and outputs.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 4 years based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.
About You
The successful applicant will have a qualification with experience in research project management or equivalent training and experience in industry or government. You will have experience in business operations and financial management and the ability to prepare written business reports for operational plans, project milestones and financials.
Prior experience in a plant science research environment and/or related industry is desirable.
Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.
What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:
- 35 hour work week
- Flex leave for Professional staff
- 17% super contributions
- Flexible working arrangements
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application.
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. (comprising Salary of $110,477 to $122,641 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Professor Mark Tjoelker via phone on (02) 4570 1618, or via email [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Any enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Closing Date: 8:30pm Sunday, 7 April 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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