(HEO9) $128,217 - $137,173 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies

*Fixed term position until 31 December 2028

*An excellent opportunity for career progression

The University is a foundational node of Plant Synthetic Biology Australia (PSBA) which was established under the Commonwealth National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), subcontracted through BioPlatforms Australia (BPA).

With a considerable degree of autonomy, the Business Manager, PSBA-AU will work in close collaboration with the other members of the Node’s Leadership team.  Previous experience in a biotechnology, plant research environment, and/or related industry is highly desirable.

To be successful you will need:

• Substantial and demonstrated experience in business operations and financial and human resource management in a service environment.
• Demonstrated experience in effective leadership to improve performance, establish a harmonious working environment and maintain an outcome-based focus.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, including strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly developed workload management skills with demonstrated experience in preparing high-quality and timely reports.
• High level oral and written communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications will close 11:55pm, Tuesday 22 April 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Matthew Gilliham
Director, ARC CoE in Plants for Space
E: matthew.gilliham@adelaide.edu.au
P: +61 (08) 8313 8145

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, please try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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