Operations Manager, National Plant Phenomics Network

Adelaide University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide University in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN). Based at Waite Campus, the role leads operational support across a national research infrastructure, coordinating reporting and financial activities while supporting funding programs.

You will work with researchers, universities, government bodies and industry partners to enable plant science research, contributing to productivity, sustainability and food

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification and management experience in a complex environment.
• Experience leading and managing a service-oriented team.
• Ability to implement and develop strategic and operational plans.
• Experience in financial forecasting, expenditure coordination and budgeting.
• Knowledge of research funding and higher education imperatives.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Strategic & operational planning

Financial management & budgeting

Research funding & HE sector knowledge

Planning & organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement & negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification in management or business

Job description

Adelaide University in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN). Based at Waite Campus, the role leads operational support across a national research infrastructure, coordinating reporting and financial activities while supporting funding programs.

You will work with researchers, universities, government bodies and industry partners to enable plant science research, contributing to productivity, sustainability and food