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Business Manager, Rozelle Precinct and School of Paramedicine 

• Help shape the future of health at Rozelle with smart, hands-on leadership
• Be part of a high-performing group driving real impact
• Full time, ongoing role based in Rozelle (NSW) 

About the opportunity

The Business Manager provides operational and strategic support for the University’s Rozelle Precinct and School of Paramedicine, ensuring the effective management of business operations. The role works closely with the Dean of the Rozelle Precinct and Head of the School of Paramedicine and supports the General Manager to drive financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and business development initiatives aligned with Health and University priorities.

The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing strategic planning, financial management, people processes, infrastructure coordination, and governance compliance ensuring excellence in academic and student experiences, operations, and safety while collaborating on place-based marketing, events and WHS compliance. The position requires strong commercial acumen, strategic problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on embedding best-practice operational models that support student success and research excellence.

What you’ll do:

• Lead operational planning and business management activities for the School of Paramedicine, ensuring alignment with Health and University priorities.
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets, workforce/resource plans, and infrastructure strategies.
• Provide financial oversight, including budget planning, financial reporting, expenditure tracking, and resource allocation to support financial sustainability.
• Support strategic planning and decision-making, providing data-driven insights, key performance metrics, and business intelligence to inform strategic priorities.
• Act as a key liaison between the Academic Units in Health and central University functions, negotiating and monitoring the delivery of professional services to the Rozelle campus, its staff and students.­

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in finance, business, management, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of professional experience and competence.
• Proven strategic and critical thinking abilities, with a demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, identify risks, and provide informed recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and financial management experience, including budget planning, resource allocation, and commercial decision-making within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational initiatives, manage projects, and drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and organizational levels.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 10 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $157,913 comprising base salary within the range of $132,973 to $134,968 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 criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Belinda Flanagan, Associate Dean Rozelle Precinct and Head of School, Paramedicine, Belinda.Flanagan@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 4265.
• 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 - 501046 - Business Manager, Rozelle Precinct and School of Paramedicine.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 4 May 2025, 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 fulfil the requirements of this role.