Business and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre

Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,786 - 139,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Professional development activities

Access to on-site gym

Flexible workplace environment

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Adelaide is seeking a Business and Operations Manager for the ARC Training Centre. This role includes leading budgets, financial compliance, and overseeing operations while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have advanced financial management skills and experience managing complex programs. Join us in making a national impact through research and training in the resources sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-partner programs.
• Advanced financial management expertise, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and operational frameworks.
• Leadership and people management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgets, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Oversee Centre operations and governance processes.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced financial management

Relationship-building

Program management

Policy development

Job description

Overview

Business and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre – join to apply for the Business and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre role at Flinders University.

This range is provided by Flinders University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$130,786.00/yr - A$139,950.00/yr

• Fixed Term until 31 December 2030 | Full Time
• Higher Education Officer 9 l $130,786- $139,950 + 17% Superannuation
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About the Position

As the Business and Operations Manager, you will be a senior member of the Centre's leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving its success. You will work closely with the Director, Executive Management Committee, and Partner Organisations, providing high-level leadership across finance, operations, governance, partnerships, and training. This is a rare opportunity to shape a nationally significant research and training centre, working with a diverse mix of academic, industry, and Indigenous partners.

The Business and Operations Manager is accountable for:

• Leading budgets, financial reporting, contracts, procurement, and ensuring compliance with ARC and university requirements.
• Overseeing Centre operations, governance processes, reporting, events, and strategic engagement to deliver on KPIs.
• Building collaborative relationships with industry and Indigenous stakeholders, coordinating researcher training and placements, and managing communications to raise the Centre's profile.

About You

You are an accomplished leader with a proven record of managing complex programs or research centres. You thrive in collaborative, multi-partner environments and bring a professional, solutions-focused approach. With strong business acumen, relationship-building ability, and a leadership style that fosters trust and high performance, you are confident navigating complexity and driving results.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-partner programs or centres with delivery against milestones.
• Advanced financial management expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.
• Leadership and people management capability, including resourcing, contracts, and performance oversight.
• Experience in archaeology, cultural heritage management, the resources sector, or working with Traditional Owners is desirable.

About the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC)

The ARC ITTC for Advancing Archaeology in the Resources Sector is a $17m, 5-year investment that will transform cultural heritage management in the resources industry. Led by Flinders University, the Centre brings together universities, Indigenous organisations, mining companies, and cultural heritage consultants to train a new generation of archaeologists and mining leaders.

Life at Flinders

We’re transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders aims to be a top ten Australian university and among the top 1% in the world. We embrace diversity and equality and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services
• First university in South Australia to receive the SAGE Cygnet Award for inclusive environment
• Multidisciplinary team with strong mentorship for early career staff
• Access to on-site gym, cafes and childcare centre

Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check will be required before commencement. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is assessed on its merits and relevance to the role.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR00000014508 Business and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre for Advancing Archaeology
• Submit a CV and a Suitability Statement of up to 3 pages addressing the Key Position Capabilities
• For more information regarding this position, contact Liam Brady

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 2 November. Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Note: Flinders embraces and celebrates diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.