• Underpin operational leadership for University core research infrastructure.
• Support identifying and enabling operational step changes opportunities.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Commencing salary: $112,114 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University of Western Australia is a research-intensive institution with goals that include supporting influential research and the training of students and staff in the relevant skills. Its research and development infrastructure are key to supporting these goals. In that context, the CMCA is the University’s microscopy, characterisation and analysis core facility. Its goal is to facilitate and provide research excellence through a focus on world-class facilities matched with expertise and a concept-to-publication user pathway to meet the characterisation requirements of researchers and industry through excellence in training, measurement and analysis.

The centre comprises ~30 academic, research, technical and administrative staff supporting an exceptionally diverse range of instrument platforms including electron microscopy and microanalysis, secondary ion mass spectrometry, scanning probe microscopy, X-ray microscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, cytometry and optical microscopy. The CMCA operates on three main sites and supports research in all areas, particularly in engineering, science and health.

About the opportunity

• You will lead and manage operations of CMCA at a high level, supporting the effective delivery of high-quality services to academic, government, and industry users.
• The General Manager is a pivotal and high-value role responsible for overseeing the daily operations, developing and maintaining efficient processes, operational budgeting and financial management, ensuring safety systems, regulatory compliance, resourcing needs, and alignment with university mission and strategies.
• In collaboration with the capability leads, you will take responsibility for fostering a client-focused perspective and ensuring a strong commitment to high organisational service standards and connectivity into other directorates.

About you

• Relevant tertiary or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities in a university, research institute, or similar complex organisation.
• Financial management skills, including budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational, problem solving and project management skills and demonstrated ability to set and deal with conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety, risk, quality management and other compliance or regulatory frameworks relevant to laboratory and research environments.

Position description PD General Manager- CMCA (520489).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Greg Cozens at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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