Jobs and Careers

Key Points:

• Provide visionary leadership
• Drive the development and execution of Health’s strategy
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

About the Portfolio

In Health, we aim to build enduring partnerships with our communities and train the health workforce for the future. Through consumer-connected, impact-driven research, we aim to support health self-efficiency and the implementation of holistic models of care.

About the Opportunity

The General Manager provides strategic leadership to ensure the effective delivery of integrated professional services that enable academic excellence, financial sustainability and operational efficiency across Health. The role drives the development and execution of Health’s strategy, performance frameworks, external partnerships, and ensures safe, compliant operations aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. This is a transformative leadership role that is instrumental in positioning Health as a dynamic, high-performing and strategically aligned contributor to the University’s long-term vision.

What’s Required

• A degree and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in business operations, financial management, or professional service delivery within a complex organisation.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles within higher education, business, or government sectors.
• Expertise in financial planning, business development, and operational management.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, risk assessment, and governance.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, ensuring alignment between academic and professional functions.

What’s on Offer?

As we look toward 2050, we remain committed to fostering excellence, collaboration, and transformative education, preparing graduates to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. In return for your experience, you’ll have access an array of staff benefits and staff 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 

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.

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
• Please address the selection criteria outlined in the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience outlined in the Position Description

For further information about this position, please contact TalentTeam@utas.edu.au

 Position Description - General Manager Health.pdf

Applications for this role will close Sunday, 11^th May, at 11.55pm

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.