Senior Indigenous Business Leadership Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeIndigenous Full time
Job Description:

The Associate Director of the Indigenous Business Leadership Centre will lead the centre's operations, governance, and compliance. This includes driving financial sustainability, budget planning, and revenue-raising initiatives.

You will partner closely with academic leaders and staff to foster collaboration across research, teaching, and engagement.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Centre's operations, governance, and compliance.
  • Drive financial sustainability, budget planning, and revenue-raising initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop a professional team that supports academics and researchers.
  • Build strong relationships with Indigenous businesses, communities, philanthropists, and government stakeholders.
  • Represent the Centre publicly, strengthening its reputation across national and international networks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • You are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (essential).
  • You hold postgraduate qualifications (or equivalent experience) and bring extensive management and leadership expertise.
  • You have proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver operational sustainability.
  • You are experienced in building strong partnerships with Indigenous communities, academia, and business.
  • You bring exceptional communication skills, governance knowledge, and the ability to represent the Centre publicly.
Benefits:

Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.

The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.

Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.

About the University:

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

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