Indigenous Business Operations Officer
- Join a dynamic team driving Aboriginal leadership & engagement
- Create meaningful impact ensuring strategic alignment & operational excellence
- Enhance your skills in finance, people, & governance in a supportive setting
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
About the Opportunity
The Indigenous Business Operations Officer will work as part of the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Aboriginal Leadership within the Aboriginal Engagement portfolio. This portfolio works to ensure the meaningful inclusion of Tasmanian Aboriginal people in the University’s decision making, leadership, research, and courses at all levels and in all disciplines. As the Indigenous Business Operations Officer, you will:
- Provide high level administrative support to the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Aboriginal Leadership ensuring compliance with University administrative, financial, people, and work health and safety processes, including:
- Monitoring ongoing supplier transactions, work-related expenditure and business card reconciliation.
- Providing high-level support for portfolio recruitment, selection, appointment and other people processes.
- Coordinating work health and safety risk audits, hazard reporting and other WHS-related matters.
- Coordinate travel arrangements.
- Support senior leaders of the portfolio with effective diary management, arranging meetings and responding to stakeholder enquiries.
- Provide administrative support to projects, events, and the portfolio’s internet, intranet and websites.
What’s Required
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, including timelines and budgets.
- High level written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to compile documents for diverse audiences.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with competing deadlines, and the capability to make sound decisions or elevate to higher levels as appropriate.
- Experience in the provision of secretariat support to committees and working parties.
- Completion of degree level qualification with extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist knowledge, or equivalent and relevant combination of training, education and experience.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (or to be obtained)
This is an Identified Position. You must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates must provide eligibility documentation with their application. Please contact aboriginal.employment@utas.edu.au to discuss the documentation required.
What’s on Offer?
On offer is a full time, 2 year fixed term opportunity based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie (Hobart preferred) with a competitive remuneration package and relocation assistance for those considering a move to Tasmania. We value our staff and the important contributions they make to our community. You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and car hire discounts
- Health insurance and banking
- Novated leasing
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $113,029 comprising base salary within the range of $89,091 to $96,606 plus 17% superannuation.
About the University
At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability. In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.
Belong - Be You
People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.
Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?
Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, rugged coastlines, distinctive towns, and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure such as the world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our world-famous food and wine provide an abundance of fresh seafood, family-run wineries and distilleries, and diverse culinary experiences celebrating farm-fresh produce. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and Antarctic and across the Asia-Pacific.
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide:
- Your up-to-date resume.
- A 1–2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and responses to the role specific skills, knowledge and experience under the success profile outlined in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Associate Professor Sadie Heckenberg, Pro Vice-Chancellor Aboriginal Leadership at sadie.heckenberg@utas.edu.au or aboriginal.employment@utas.edu.au
We celebrate the strength that diversity brings. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.
Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 23rd of February 2025
PD - Indigenous Business Operations Officer.pdf
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
