Manager, Strategic Operational Planning

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The University of Melbourne Full time

Position no: 0065211
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 years
Department: Corporate Development (CD)
Salary: UOM 10 - $149,670 per annum p.a. plus 17% super

  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic operational plans for the University's estate partnership model, working across teams to enhance property operations.
  • Drive operational excellence and collaboration across divisions, shaping the future of the University's estate portfolio with strategic planning expertise.

About the Role
The Manager, Strategic Operational Planning will play a pivotal role in developing and overseeing the strategic operational plans for the University's estate partnership model. This position involves collaborating with various University divisions to create, implement, and manage operational plans, processes, and procedures to support key strategic initiatives. Additionally, the role will provide expert advice, foster stakeholder engagement, and contribute to building the capability of the Estate Planning and Performance team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and leading an operating plan for the University's estate partnerships model, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Reviewing existing operational planning practices to identify opportunities for strategic alignment and consistency across the University.
  • Developing and managing systems for accurate reporting on the University's operational plans, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Managing complex internal enquiries, providing high-level advice, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, while supporting a matrix team to achieve performance goals.

Who we are looking for
You will have the ability to work collaboratively within a small team to achieve effective outcomes, while demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information into clear reports, strategic advice, and presentations. You will also possess excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence diverse groups and individuals to achieve organisational goals, and consistently demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, collaboration, and relationship-building.

You will also have:

  • Extensive experience in dealing with large, complex commercial property portfolios, with a focus on creating consistency, efficiency, and maximising impact through professional operational strategies.
  • Proven expertise in working with commercial property operations and developing effective solutions to complex problems.
  • Experience in developing operating plans for large, complex, mixed-use property portfolios, including understanding inputs, outcomes, budgets, and the impact of commercial agreements.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate strategy into outcomes and effectively lead programmes of work within a broad strategic framework.

Additional Requirements
This role requires the successful candidate to 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 – Corporate Development (CD)
The Corporate Development (CD) team drives the University's growth and strategic initiatives by identifying and pursuing partnership and investment opportunities. They conduct market research, negotiate deals, and integrate new assets or partners to enhance the University's value and market presence.

What we offer you
In 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 out our benefits page

Join Us
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

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.

Advertised: 28 Feb 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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