Head of Operational Resilience & Crisis Management

Menzies Research Institute; Launceston; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Manager, Operational Resilience to lead its resilience, safety and security functions, overseeing business continuity, crisis and emergency management, risk and compliance. This role works across the University and with external partners, guiding preparedness, incident management and strategic advice to ensure resilience remains effective and aligned with priorities.

Ideal candidate has executive and operational experience in emergency management and

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in emergency management, risk management, security management, organisational resilience, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing external providers within a large, complex organisation, with strong understanding of contemporary risk and resilience practices and relevant legislation, regulations, codes, and standards.
• A confident and effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present professional reports.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, evaluate evidence, and provide independent, well-informed advice.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small professional team, while managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, Maintain and improve the University’s resilience, business continuity, recovery and preparedness framework.
• Lead the University's response capability before, during and after significant incidents and disruptions.
• Identify emerging threats and risks and providing advice to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee safety and security functions and manage complex incidents involving the University community.
• Ensure frameworks are compliant, understood and embedded across the University.

Job description

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Manager, Operational Resilience to lead its resilience, safety and security functions, overseeing business continuity, crisis and emergency management, risk and compliance. This role works across the University and with external partners, guiding preparedness, incident management and strategic advice to ensure resilience remains effective and aligned with priorities.

Ideal candidate has executive and operational experience in emergency management and