About The Team
College Operations offers comprehensive service and support across all Schools within the Colleges, as well as key functions in the academic and research areas. As a dynamic, multiskilled, and digitally proficient team, it provides technical, operational, project, and support services to both academics and researchers. This enables the University to achieve its two core goals, advancing student success and driving research excellence.

Your New Role!
The Senior Operations Officer is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Colleges' academic operations and student experience. The Senior Operations Officer provides a thorough and effective administrative support service for research, teaching and workload functions within the Colleges. This role involves collaborating with multiple departments to enhance service delivery. The Senior Operations Officer will provide leadership, supervision, and support to the College Operations Team and serve as a delegate for the College Business Manager when needed.

Your Key responsibilities will include -

• Oversee people administration, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, timesheet processing, and staff exits.
• Manage financial processes such as purchasing, reimbursements, and purchase orders.
• Support travel bookings and school-based programs, including event coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Maintain university systems, process student results, and support academic workload planning.
• Provide governance support for committees, including agenda preparation and meeting documentation.
• Assist with website and social media updates, data analysis, and learning management system support.
• Act as a key liaison between Colleges, Schools, and University departments.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!
This Continuous, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $77,468 - $94,700 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. You must submit the following documents to be considered for this role:

• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of a diploma with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in academic or business operational support or office administration.
• Demonstrated high level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines
• Experience in people leadership and development, with proven skills to motivate, inspire, and mobilise teams to foster a positive workplace culture and achieve high quality outcomes

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted on the Murdoch Careers portal.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Emma Colgan, College Business Manager and quote JR103256 as the reference.

Applications Close on 28th February 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.