Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations

7 days ago


Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University. Full time

The Opportunity

Monash University seeks a visionary leader to drive the delivery of efficient and effective corporate services across its global operations. The Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice-President will oversee a diverse portfolio of business functions, leveraging operational excellence, inspirational leadership, and strategic vision to drive seamless, integrated, enterprise-wide organisational performance.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of developing and implementing strategies that drive organisational efficiency, commercial acumen, and transformative initiatives. A comprehensive understanding of operational disciplines across management, IT, infrastructure, legal services, and HR is essential. Experience in the higher education sector or transferable skills from other relevant service industries/sectors are highly valued.

The Person

We are seeking a dynamic leader who can bring a sophisticated blend of operational expertise, strategic thinking, and visionary leadership to this key appointment. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to provide trusted support and advice to the Vice-Chancellor and senior executive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee a diverse portfolio of business functions, including Office of the COO, Human Resources, Office of the General Counsel, and Digital & IT Services.
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive organisational efficiency, commercial acumen, and transformative initiatives.
  • Provide trusted support and advice to the Vice-Chancellor and senior executive on business-critical matters.
  • Lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results and drive organisational performance.

How to Apply

Odgers Berndtson is partnering with Monash University on this key appointment. For more information about the role and a confidential conversation, please contact:



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