Business Operations Manager

Position Details

• Fixed Term for 3 Years | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $116,349 - $128,806 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The Business Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting the success and growth of the International Centre for Point‑of‑Care Testing (ICPOCT), an internationally recognised research and education centre within Flinders University. Reporting to the Co‑Directors, this role provides strategic and operational oversight of business, financial and contractual activities across the Centre, enabling high‑impact research outcomes that improve health care access nationally and internationally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic business and financial management across all ICPOCT programs, including budgets, forecasting, reporting, and compliance with funder and University requirements.
• Managing end‑to‑end contract processes and acting as contract manager for the lifecycle of research grants and collaborations, including engagement with government, industry and research partners.
• Leading the Centre’s operational functions, including governance support, risk management, reporting, systems and process improvement, and day‑to‑day business operations.
• Driving internal and external communications, events and stakeholder engagement to support the Centre’s strategic objectives, profile and revenue development.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 by working towards strengthening our collaborative partnerships and sustainable operations, supporting research excellence that delivers meaningful, real‑world impact.

About You

You are an experienced and highly capable business operations professional with a strong background in financial, contractual and operational management within complex environments, ideally research or higher education. You bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a collaborative approach, enabling you to confidently support senior leaders, manage multiple priorities and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in business and financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and oversight of complex accounts within a regulated environment.
• Proven expertise in contract management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage partnerships with government, industry and research collaborators.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including producing high‑quality reports, executive papers, web and social media content, and providing trusted advice to senior leaders.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving and organisational capability, with the ability to manage operations, systems and processes while contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Mark Shephard

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 18 May 2026