"Senior Operations Officer"

Senior Operations Officer

About The Team

College Operations provides comprehensive academic and administrative support across all disciplines within the Colleges. It is a focused, multi-skilled, and digitally capable team that delivers high-quality technical, operational, project, event, and general support services to academics and researchers. Through this work, College Operations enables Murdoch University to successfully achieve its three core activities: Education, Research, and Engagement.

Your New Role!

As part of the College Operations team supporting the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, the Senior Operations Officer is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Colleges’ academic operations and student experience. The Senior Operations Officer provides a thorough and effective administrative support service for research, teaching and workload functions within the Colleges. This role involves collaborating with multiple departments to enhance service delivery. The Senior Operations Officer will provide leadership, supervision, and support to the College Operations Team and serve as a delegate for the College Business Manager when needed.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

Serve as the primary point of contact for Operations Officers, ensuring clear communication and timely support

Provide expert subject‑matter guidance to strengthen operational decision‑making across the team

Lead and manage both operational and strategic projects that drive the college’s priorities forward

Foster a positive, solutions‑focused, and results‑driven culture through proactive leadership

Oversee people administration, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, timesheet processing, and staff exits.

Manage financial processes such as purchasing, reimbursements, and purchase orders.

Provide governance support for committees, including agenda preparation and meeting documentation.

Act as a key liaison between Colleges, Schools, and University departments.

Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 months with potential opportunity for extension), Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $80,598 – $98,526 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

Your most recent resume (CV)

What You’ll bring to the role:

Completion of a diploma with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Experience in academic or business operational support or office administration.

Demonstrated high level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines

Experience in people leadership and development, with proven skills to motivate, inspire, and mobilise teams to foster a positive workplace culture and achieve high quality outcomes

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Kelly Cheetham , College Business Manager and quote JR105071 as the reference.

Applications Close on 20th March 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.