$115,097 - $122,657 (G08) pro-rata plus 17% superannuation
- Fixed-term (until 14th August 2026), full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity
- Fantastic benefits and work environment at Curtin University
**Job Reference: 994418**
**About the role**
We are looking for a highly skilled** Business Manager** to oversee all operational functions within a large Institute that features complex structures, budgets, and activities. This is a full-time position covering maternity leave, lasting until August 2026.
**Your responsibilities will include, but at not limited to**:
- Oversee the financial management of the CIDS portfolio, including Innovation Central Perth and the hosting agreement with the ARDC.
- Manage the daily operations of the Institute to ensure effective service delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with university service groups to develop and implement services and processes, managing resources and budgets in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and management for professional staff, focusing on recruitment, induction, performance reviews, and ongoing development.
- Support the Director in strategic planning, manage contractual obligations, and facilitate effective communication within the Institute and with external partners.
- Act as a liaison between the Institute and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with the institution's strategic research directions.
**Who we are looking for - Selection Criteria**
**Qualifications and Experience**:
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in business management within complex organisations, or a combination of both.
2. Proven leadership and management experience, achieving results through effective resource utilisation.
**Business Planning and Strategy**:
3. Expertise in business planning, supported by thorough research and analysis, with a track record of developing and implementing business improvement strategies.
**Team Leadership**:
4. Strong skills in team leadership and management, fostering a customer-focused and efficient team culture.
**Financial Acumen**:
5. Solid understanding of financial and budget management.
**Communication and Interpersonal Skills**:
6. High-level communication and negotiation abilities, adept at addressing stakeholder concerns.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and develop productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
**Desirable Criteria**
- Completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of research environments within the tertiary education sector.
**Role Requirements**:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.
**About Curtin University**
**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
**Join Us!**
**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents**:
- Resume
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria stated in this advertisement
**Applications close: Monday, 19th May 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._