"Business Manager"

Role type: Full time and Fixed Term for 12 months

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department / School: School of Population and Global Health

Salary: UoM7- $111,275 - $120,453 p.a, plus 17% super

• Operational leadership / Collaborate with academic and professional teams / Enhance research and teaching excellence.
• Apply now to strategic initiatives and operational management, ensuring growth and success in research and teaching.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Business Manager at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, you will have the opportunity to oversee strategic and operational management, ensuring the growth and success of our Centres and School. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, manage complex relationships, and provide high-quality, customer-focused support. This role offers a chance to develop operating plans, manage budgets, and collaborate on initiatives that enhance research and teaching excellence.

Your responsibilities will include

• Operational Management: Efficiently manage projects, provide strategic advice, and enhance administrative systems.
• Resource Management: Oversee budgets, ensure compliance, and provide guidance on funding applications.
• Planning and Policy Development: Coordinate development projects, establish stakeholder relationships, and support policy improvements.

You may be a great fit if

You will have experience in strategic management within a complex organisation, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive growth and success in research and teaching.

You may also:

• Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Possess skills in research administration, financial management, and business management.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exhibit strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Be adaptable and open to new challenges, with proficiency in standard software and financial systems.

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 School of Population and Global Health”

The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health is a respected leader in the field of public health education, research and knowledge exchange. MSPGH was established in 2001 as the first school of its kind in Australia with a vision to make a difference in the population and public health sphere – building on the substantial assets of our University to advance public health in communities nationally and internationally – with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples.

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 the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Corey Menadue hr-careers@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: 12 January 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: PD - JR-006862 Business Manager.docx