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• Manage teams, budgets, and processes to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality support
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise operations and expenditure
• Parental leave backfill until March 2027, 0.7FTE to 1.0FTE, based in Hobart

 About the opportunity

The Operations Manager will be responsible for providing high-level advice and leading relevant activities to ensure that research and teaching infrastructure and programmes are delivered efficiently, safely and professionally. The incumbent will manage field, laboratory, infrastructure and equipment, ensure a culture of safety within the School of Natural Sciences (SNS) and lead the risk management/mitigation programmes to comply with University, State and National legislation and policy.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage the SNS Operations Team to support them in managing their areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate to ensure efficient allocation of resources and oversee expenditure and cost recovery.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of teaching, research and field programs.
• Lead emergency management planning, advise on policy and risk strategies, and promote strong safety, health & wellbeing across the SNS.
• Evolve operational processes with changing needs in the business.

­What we’re looking for:

• A degree qualification in a relevant science discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research, teaching and operational procedures within the tertiary sector.
• Strong understanding and experience with SH&W legislation and operations and the ability to implement a culture of safe practice.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
• Exceptional organisational, leadership and strategic skills.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Andrea Shadbolt, Business Manager, School of Natural Sciences, andrea.shadbolt@utas.edu.au, or on 03 6226 1090.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501294 - Operations Manager.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 25 September 2025, 11.55pm

 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.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and national police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.