Strategic Operations Leader – National Security & Defence

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 172 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17% superannuation

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Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a senior Operations Manager to establish and lead the Melbourne National Security and Defence operating framework. You will report to the Associate Director, Research Collaboration, and collaborate with the MNSD Executive Director and university teams to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance for sensitive activities.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, build relationships with senior leaders, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Hold a postgraduate qualification and extensive experience in large-scale project or operations management at corporate level.
• Operate effectively at senior management level with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate governance, risk and compliance expertise in large or highly regulated organisations.
• Coordinate activity across multiple portfolios or functions.
• Produce clear operational reports and briefings for governance committees.
• Understand defence and national security research environment and compliance expectations.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic operational leadership for MNSD, developing and implementing its architecture, operating framework and core activities.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, workflows and resourcing across national security and defence initiatives, aligning activity with University priorities.
• Lead governance, risk and compliance processes, ensuring robust controls and adherence to DISP and institutional frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, academic staff and partners, acting as a trusted operational point of contact.
• Drive continuous improvement in service models, reporting, performance measures and ways of working across MNSD and partner teams.

Connaissances

Strategic operations leadership

Governance, risk & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Postgraduate qualification

Description du poste

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a senior Operations Manager to establish and lead the Melbourne National Security and Defence operating framework. You will report to the Associate Director, Research Collaboration, and collaborate with the MNSD Executive Director and university teams to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance for sensitive activities.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, build relationships with senior leaders, and drive continuous improvement in