"Centre Manager - Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS)"

Why this role matters:

The Centre Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship (ARCCS), Faculty of Medicine and Health, providing strategic operational leadership and overseeing the day-to-day management of the Centre. This position is responsible for leading the Centre’s operations team, ensuring the efficient delivery of services that support academic staff, researchers, and students, and enabling the Centre to achieve its strategic and operational objectives.

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Centre Manager provides high-level strategic and operational advice, contributes expert input into the development and implementation of the Centre’s strategy, policies, and planning, and ensures alignment with Faculty and University priorities. The role has direct responsibility for managing staff, budgets, facilities, and resources, as well as ensuring effective governance, financial accountability, and operational efficiency.

Key to the success of this role is the ability to foster strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders across the University, research partners, and funding bodies. The Centre Manager will also lead the development of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, ensuring effective collaboration and promoting the Centre’s profile and achievements.

This role requires a proactive leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on operational management, drive continuous improvement, and cultivate a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that supports ARCCS’s mission and long-term success.

Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with extensive relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven experience in research management and administration.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team, with a commitment to staff development while driving continuous improvement in processes and performance.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills in budget development for funding applications and ongoing management of funds.
• Experience in administering research contracts and meeting external obligations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff, students, management and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed skills in problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Advanced computer skills in spreadsheets, database applications, email protocols and internet interfaces.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated success in identifying sources of funding and dealing with external sponsors, both in the government sector and charitable institutions.
• Ability and capacity to direct and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the safety management system.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including: 17% Superannuation and leave loading, Flexible working, Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period, Access to lifelong learning and career development, Progressive HR practices. More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered. Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only): Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate, E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au