Department Manager, Melbourne Medical School

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University Of Melbourne Full time
Department Manager, Melbourne Medical School Job no: Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department/School:

Melbourne Medical School Salary:

An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated; plus 17% super pa Lead the overall operational performance of the education, research, financial, and business services activities for the Departments of Medicine and Radiology, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the School, Faculty, and University while maintaining effective, efficient, and safe operations.

Serve as a senior professional staff member overseeing two departments with strong research programs in various medical fields, directly contributing to translating cutting-edge research into clinical outcomes at multiple teaching hospitals, thereby enhancing world-leading clinical care and community impact Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate familiesAbout the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced department manager to lead the operational performance of the Departments of Medicine and Radiology at the University of Melbourne.

Reporting to the School Manager and working in strategic partnership with the heads of both departments, you will oversee education, research, financial, and business services activities across multiple teaching hospitals.

This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge clinical and biomedical research, ensuring that innovative research is translated into world-leading clinical care and impactful community health outcomes.


Your responsibilities will include:

As a key member of the senior leadership team provide strategic advice and support to the Heads of Department and Executive team in a broad range of areas relating to the Department's business.

Act as the lead for business development, planning, financial and strategic frameworks on behalf of the Heads of Department to ensure collaborative and transparent planning structures.

Ensure that School, Faculty and University priorities are understood, and factored into Department planning activities.

Ensure effective human resource (HR) management of the Department's staff, providing high level advice and support to the Heads of Department, Executive and supervisors on HR matters including workforce planning; performance management and development plans; recruitment and selection strategies and personnel management.

Work with the School in the development and preparation of the Department's annual budgets, providing advice and recommendations to the Heads of Department.

Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, actively listens, and demonstrates emotional intelligence.
They excel at managing stakeholders, influencing senior leaders, and communicating effectively across diverse settings.
A team player, they collaborate at an executive level and understand the interconnectedness of a large service-oriented organisation.

You will also have:

Appropriate postgraduate qualification in a related discipline together with extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Extensive relevant management experience in large and complex organisations, preferably within a higher education, research or health-related organisation Strong financial acumen.

Direct experience in monitoring large and complex budgets, ideally within research intensive environments.
Demonstrated track record of ethical decision-making, ensuring accountability and transparency regarding all financial transactions.
High level problem-solving and analytical capability as demonstrated within complex organisations.
Track record of addressing complex human resources and operational issues promptly and comprehensively.

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational business plans, including business continuity, risk management and occupational health and safety frameworks.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.

In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.


Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Melbourne Medical School Founded in 1862, Melbourne Medical School (MMS) is Australia's oldest and a globally recognized institution for medical education and research.

With a diverse faculty and strong partnerships, MMS offers comprehensive programs, including the flagship Doctor of Medicine degree, emphasising innovative curricula, community health, and extensive research collaborations.

What We Offer YouIn addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.

For more information, check outour benefits page.
About the University of Melbourne We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad.

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Discover more viaour website and stay connected with our stories and people on Linked In.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.

First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.

Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates.

If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion.

Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.

Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

Join UsIf you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan Bradleyvia email at hr- , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.

Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close:
Sunday 16 th of June :55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed.

Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
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