• Based at Deakin Downtown (and Melbourne Burwood Campus from time to time)
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $138,102 - $146,374 / + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

As the Centre Manager, you will provide visible leadership of a team of professionals and will be responsible for the achievement of results for the team’s services and activities. You will manage the integration of activities within a function and collaborate across multiple practices and processes to achieve the engagement of a network of stakeholders with different contributions.

You will be actively involved in and concerned with the influencing of others to achieve outcomes in alignment with university strategies and goals and drives changes which improve operational policies, practices and methods.

The Centre Manager reports to the Director, Campus Experience and provides sound advice and recommendations to senior leaders on the professional practice and discipline of venue operations and management.

As a Centre Manager, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in the provision of high-quality customer service, ensuring their growth and development.
• Manage the operations of the university's corporate venues, ensuring they are run efficiently and effectively are well-maintained, safe, and meet the necessary compliance standards, including health, safety, and accessibility requirements
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and service providers (e.g., catering, AV, cleaning services) to ensure seamless event execution.
• Establish long-term partnerships with leaders, act as a trusted advisor, change direction in alignment with learnings and offer expert solutions and strategies that best serve the area’s needs
• Develop, monitor and manage the budget for corporate venues, ensuring revenue targets are met and costs are controlled.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Marc Dunstan (Centre Manager) on marc.dunstan@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Position Description - Centre Manager

Applications for this position close on Friday, 15th of August.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.