• Drive faculty operations, research, and partnerships in a key leadership role
• UC Level 9, Salary Range $131,884 pa - $138,026 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community, and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra is globally recognised for reducing inequalities with a diverse and inclusive culture.

About the role:

The Faculty of Arts and Design is seeking an experienced Operations and Research Manager to manage the faculty resources, partnerships, research and teaching administration, and delivering key strategic projects throughout the academic year.

Reporting to the Faculty Manager and working closely with the faculty executives, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the faculty through leadership, strategic planning, and project management. The role is primarily based onsite, offering direct engagement with faculty teams and projects.

Key responsibilities:

As the Operations and Research Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage Faculty Professional Teams, including Research, Operations, and Technical staff.
• Drive continuous improvement in business processes
• Oversee the delivery of key annual activities and events
• Manage and deliver high-impact projects
• Provide strategic leadership in professional education and short courses
• Collaborate with University services to ensure safe, effective, and inspiring learning environments.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships, including international joint programs in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Support marketing and communications initiatives in collaboration with the University’s marketing team.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience preferably in a complex academic or research environment.
• Strong strategic, technical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams and deliver large-scale initiatives.
• Experience in partnership development, governance, and risk management.
• A strong ability to prioritise and multitask various projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges.

This is a dynamic and influential role within a forward-thinking Faculty. If you are passionate for operational excellence and academic innovation, have vision and the ability to turn ideas into reality, this role could be for you.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• We offer a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role. Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

For job specific information: Please contact Eileen Wise, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Arts & Design (FAD) - [email protected] or 02 62012577.

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 27 July 2025