Strategy & Operations Manager, Micro & Immun

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted services

Job summary

The University of Melbourne's Department of Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for a Strategy & Operations Manager. You will lead integrated operational management across administration, research services and teaching support, reporting to the Head of Department.

You will develop strategic and operational plans, oversee budgeting and financial modelling, manage infrastructure and space planning for a major new building, and foster collaborative service delivery with internal and

Qualifications

• Hold postgraduate qualifications, or significant equivalent experience, gained in large, complex organisations or research-intensive environments.
• Demonstrate proven operational leadership in laboratory-based, medical research, hospital or tertiary education settings.
• Bring extensive financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, modelling and advising on resource allocation and risk.
• Manage infrastructure, space planning and laboratory operations issues, negotiating practical, compliant solutions with diverse stakeholders.
• Lead inclusive, collaborative teams, creating positive, imaginative cultures that enhance staff and student experiences.
• Navigate change confidently, balancing strategy and hands-on delivery while building trust across complex stakeholder networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated operational management across administration, research services and teaching support for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans, performance measures and resource models aligned with School and Faculty priorities.
• Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring and modelling, providing timely advice to the Head of Department and School Manager regarding interventions to manage risk and support decision-making for optimal outcomes.
• Manage infrastructure, space planning and laboratory-related operational matters, including supporting a major new building's operational readiness.
• Build strong relationships across the School, Faculty, the Doherty Institute and shared services to coordinate collaborative, compliant service delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences Salary: Senior Manager 1 salary package, including up to 17% super Premier and high-performing department / Apply your operational leadership to enable globally impactful medical discoveries / Collaborate with broad networks and stakeholders An opportunity to work through large and exciting projects. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include: Lead integrated operational management across administration, research services and teaching support for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Working closely with the Head of Department, develop and implement strategic and operational plans, performance measures and resource models aligned with School and Faculty priorities. Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring and modelling, providing timely advice to the Head of Department and School Manager regarding interventions to manage risk and support decision-making for optimal outcomes. Manage infrastructure, space planning and laboratory-related operational matters, including supporting a major new building's operational readiness. Build strong relationships across the School, Faculty, Doherty Institute and shared services to coordinate collaborative, compliant service delivery.

Fit for the role

• Hold postgraduate qualifications, or significant equivalent experience, gained in large, complex organisations or research-intensive environments.
• Demonstrate proven operational leadership in laboratory-based, medical research, hospital or tertiary education settings.
• Bring extensive financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, modelling and advising on resource allocation and risk.
• Manage infrastructure, space planning and laboratory operations issues, negotiating practical, compliant solutions with diverse stakeholders.
• Lead inclusive, collaborative teams, creating positive, imaginative cultures that enhance both staff and student experiences.
• Navigate change confidently, balancing strategy and hands-on delivery while building trust across complex stakeholder networks.

What we offer you!

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a large, high-performing department within the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Located in the southern hemisphere's leading biomedical precinct, the School brings together scientists, clinicians and educators. You will join a collaborative culture that shares ideas, infrastructure and expertise to deliver impactful research and education.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team, Korin Korin, at [e-mail].

Eligibility and application details

You must have current valid work rights for Australia.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

Applications close: 20 September 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description

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