Jobs and Careers

Key Points:

• Ensures alignment with the university's strategic and operational priorities
• Act as a vital liaison between academic units and central university functions
• Provide leadership and oversite of professional support services

About the Portfolio

We're leaders in international research, constantly exploring new frontiers and developing innovative solutions to current and future problems like climate change and how to create a truly sustainable world. We believe those with curiosity and creativity should be encouraged to help us tackle the world's most complex challenges through science, technology and engineering.

About the Opportunity

The General Manager Sciences and Engineering enables the delivery of professional support services to and with eight academic units, ensuring they are well-integrated, effective, connected to divisional services, and aligned with strategic and operational priorities. This role combines financial planning, operational facilitation and business development, supporting the Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) and Heads of Academic Units to drive financial sustainability and resource optimisation. The General Manager acts as a vital liaison between the portfolio and central university functions, providing assurance that professional support services remain responsive, streamlined, and fit-for-purpose.

Success in this role requires a collaborative and solutions-focused leader with expertise in financial and operational management, including safety requirements, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. The General Manager must navigate complexity, lead team(s) of professionals, and foster strong partnerships across the University that enable long-term success and impact in Tasmania and beyond.

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?

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

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
• a response to the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience requirements outlined in the Position Description

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

 Position Description - General Manager Sciences and Engineering.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 require