Jobs and Careers

• Lead the direction, performance, and quality of customer and administrative support services
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor on cross-portfolio initiatives
• Full-time, ongoing role based in Hobart or Launceston

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Administrative Services to lead the delivery of high-quality customer and administrative support across Arts and Society portfolio, encompassing five academic units: the Schools of Creative and Performing Arts, Education, Humanities, Law and The Conservatorium.

The Manager, Administrative Services ensures the effective delivery of administrative services through a shared model that supports the portfolio by effectively embedding a strong service mindset and a unified ‘shared purpose’ that connects professional and academic teams and fosters engagement, performance, capability and wellbeing.  The role leads strategic, operational and executive support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Arts and Society Leadership Team.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team by building capability, driving workforce planning, and ensuring succession strategies are in place
• Develop and implement multi-year operational plans
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Pro Vice-Chancellor on cross-portfolio initiatives
• Lead and coordinate executive support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Arts & Society Leadership Team
• Initiate and manage complex cross-portfolio projects

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience leading business operations across medium to large portfolios, including executive office functions, service design, systems and process improvements, and budget management
• Demonstrated success in leading, managing and motivating high performance and service-oriented teams through a people-centric and continuous improvement approach
• Proven capability in managing projects, including the engagement of stakeholders and the ability to navigate complex issues to find strategic solutions.
• Ability to work with agility in a high paced, environment, while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and judgement skills

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 9 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $160,613 comprising base salary within the range of $130,242 to $137,276 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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.
• For further information about this position, please contact Alice Burns, General Manager alice.burns@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 4836.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description -502070 -Manager Administrative Services, Arts & Society.pdf

Applications close Monday, 26 January 2026, 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 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.