Role type: Continuing, Full time School: Melbourne Dental School Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Salary: Attractive salary package including up to 17% employer super contribution Senior leadership role guiding Melbourne Dental School’s strategy and operations Apply today to drive change, partnerships and sustainable growth Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity In this pivotal role, you will co-lead Melbourne Dental School’s strategy, operations and change agenda. You will grow partnerships, strengthen finances, and unite clinical, research and teaching teams at the Royal Dental Hospital. You will also shape new industry-facing initiatives and innovation projects, supported by a capable School Operations Manager. What you will deliver: Co-lead school strategy and operations with the Head of School, driving growth, transformation and organisational effectiveness. Shape and manage school budgets and forecasts, identifying financial levers, risks and opportunities to support sustainable growth. Lead business development, industry engagement and strategic projects, including establishing a new innovation and enterprise unit. Oversee professional services, infrastructure and business processes, ensuring integrated, efficient support across teaching, research and clinical activities. Develop, mentor and empower professional staff, building a high-performance, service-focused culture grounded in accountability and transparency. You may be a great fit if you: Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and bring substantial management experience in higher education, health or research settings. Demonstrate expertise in complex budgeting, financial analysis and identifying revenue or growth opportunities within constrained environments. Lead significant change initiatives, using structured change management approaches to deliver improved systems, structures and staff engagement. Excel at influencing senior academics and professional stakeholders, building consensus and commitment without unnecessary conflict. Provide confident leadership of multidisciplinary professional teams, including workforce planning, performance development and organisational design. Bring experience with clinical, hospital or industry partnerships, and an entrepreneurial mindset for innovation and external engagement. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team Melbourne Dental School is a leading centre for dental education, research and clinical service in Australia. Based at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, we work closely with partners to improve oral health. Our community includes academics, clinicians and professional staff united by collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability. You will join a values-driven leadership team committed to innovation, staff development and expanding industry and community partnerships. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Korin Korin team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against selected key selection criteria (found in the Position Description) Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, email Emily Haagensen at snr-talentacq@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. Applications close: Thursday 21 May 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-012058_School Manager MDS_PD.pdf