Faculty / School / Unit Centre for Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine  

Job Summary          

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are widely recognised as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. UTS Equal Futures celebrates and supports women in academia through every stage of their career.

Thus, the Faculty of Science aims to ensure equitable representation in all occupational categories and in all levels of its workforce. In an effort to eliminate employment barriers, we especially encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, from individuals with primary carer responsibilities, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and from female candidates.

At UTS’ Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM), we are dedicated to helping those suffering from the debilitating conditions of the brain, mind and spinal cord.  Led by Professor Bryce Vissel, the Centre is delivering results previously never thought possible, in line with its vision to create a sustainable, world-leading hub of excellence.

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced Operations Manager to work with and support The Centre Director, Professor Vissel, in this endeavour.

Detailed Description          

The operations manager position may appeal to a person who has previously been a senior highly experienced Executive Assistant or who has had a major administrative role requiring efficient management of numerous and sometimes sensitive responsibilities.

The Operations Manager is ultimately accountable to the Manager of the School of Life Sciences in the Faculty of Science but on a day-to-day basis, effectively reports to the Centre Director. The Operations Manager contributes to the objective of maximising outcomes for CNRM by providing many aspects of administrative support to the CNRM Director, including, but not limited to:

• Review proposals prior to submission for accuracy, style, and to ensure compliance
• Provide financial advice relating to grants and funding as required and maintain awareness of, and advise on, CNRM finances
• Plan, coordinate and provide strategic advice to enquiries and information requests from the Centre staff, UTS community and from external parties in relation to a range of sensitive issues in consultation with the Centre Director
• Manage numerous day-to-day matters for the Centre Director as outlined in the Position Description
• Prepare correspondence and reports to funding body, government and industry partners, researchers and University management as directed
• Help manage strategic communications internally and externally
• Consult with stakeholders as agreed and provide specialist advice to the Centre Director on issues as they arise
• Coordinate Centre activities across sites as required by the Centre Director.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Demonstrated superior and effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of staff at various levels across the University and externally.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills and ability to contribute to continuous improvement in operations, processes and service delivery.
• Demonstrated capacity for dealing effectively with people and stakeholders, and understanding of managing information with sensitivity and confidentiality
• The ability to interpret and provide advice on policy and procedure.
• Experience in communication through newsletters and reports
• Experience in administrative tasks such as calendar and expense management and responding to emails of various complexity and dealing with related issues
• Relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained from a combination of experience and training.
• Experience in the timely provision of excellent client service in a high pressured administrative or project environment.
• An understanding of the Position Description and an ability to work across a variety of tasks as described in the Position Description

Remuneration/Salary          

Base Salary Range: $90,062 to $99,631 pa (HEW 7)

This role attracts 9.5% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

How to Apply          

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please download the Position Description from the link below.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria
  
Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC163086. 

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 4th March 2020 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have unlimited rights to work in Australia.

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.