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• Be the key point of contact for the HyTECH Centre
• Lead and manage administrative processes to ensure high quality operational support
• Fixed Term (2 years), Part Time (0.6FTE) based in Hobart

 About the opportunity

The School of Natural Sciences is looking for a driven and versatile professional to join their HyTECH team in the role of Manager - Centre Operations.

HyTECH is the ARC Training Centre for Hyphenated Analytical Separation Technologies funded by the Australian Research Council (Australian Government). This scheme provides funding for partnerships between university based researchers and those in industry.

In this role you will manage all operational activities.  You will serve as the central point of contact, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring the Centre’s administrative excellence. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee key reporting and performance metrics, manage marketing and communications across digital and media platforms, and play a vital part in delivering engaging events from seminars to conferences.  You’ll also take charge of financial operations, from contract negotiations to strategic planning, ensuring the Centre’s resources are aligned for success.

What you’ll do:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders as the key point of contact for the HyTECH Centre.
• Lead and manage administrative processes to ensure the provision of high-quality administrative and operational support across the HyTECH Centre. This includes management and coordination of all contractually required reporting and monitoring including KPIs.
• Management of marketing, communications and media for the HyTECH Centre including the website, social media, external and internal media and communications.
• Contribute to event management for seminars, workshops, meetings, and conferences hosted or organised by the HyTECH Centre.
• Operational management of HyTECH Centre finances, including oversight of matters relating to financial contract negotiations, funding distributions, collating and reviewing of financial reports, and annual financial planning.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a relevant degree and/or substantial administrative experience at a university or research organisation, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, management expertise and education and training.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative, prioritise and solve problems, and meet strict deadlines, whilst working independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including ability to exercise diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Well-developed written communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to assist, liaise and negotiate with stakeholders and other University staff members.
• Familiarity with marketing and communications.

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 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 Brett Paull, Professor in Chemistry, on Brett.Paull@utas.edu.au or 0362266680.
• 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 - 501500 - Manager - Centre Operations.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 16 October 2025, 11.55pm

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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.