Business Manager, Industry

Permanent Full-Time Position Based on Bentley Campus WA
- $115,097 - $122,657 (G08) + 3.5% increase on June 20 2025
- 17% Superannuation

**Job Reference: 994914**

At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples at the forefront of our decision-making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.

**About the Role**:
The Business Manager oversees all operational and business functions of the Industry and Community Hub, including organisational structures, budgeting, and activity management. This role plays a key strategic and operational support role to the Academic Lead of the Hub, contributing to business development, strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.

Serving as the primary liaison between the Hub, internal service units, and both internal and external stakeholders, the Business Manager ensures the Hub’s initiatives are delivered efficiently and aligned with its goals.
The role collaborates closely with the Academic Lead, the Partnership & Engagement Director, FBL Student Engagement, Schools, and senior leadership across the Faculty and University. This ensures that the Hub’s operations are well-integrated and aligned with both Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) and Curtin University’s broader strategic objectives.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Overseeing daily operations** to ensure effective service delivery across the Industry and Community Hub.
- **Collaborating with University** service groups to develop and implement Hub services and processes.
- **Managing resources and projects** to align with the Hub’s goals and timelines.
- **Developing and monitoring budgets** in coordination with Faculty and University finance teams.
- **Leading and managing professional staff**, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development.
- **Managing reporting and contractual obligations**, advising the Academic Lead and Faculty Leadership on compliance matters.
- **Supporting strategic and operational planning** with the Academic Lead and FBL Learning & Teaching Portfolio.
- **Maintaining strong communication** within the Hub and with key stakeholders and partners.
- **Performing additional duties** aligned with the role’s responsibilities as required.

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Experience in leading highly functional teams creating an inclusive, learning environment that supports continuous improvement.
- A strong can-do attitude, finding pragmatic solutions to operationally run and enhance the Hub and its objectives.
- Skills in managing and directing limited resources to achieve business outcomes
- Outstanding communication with internal and external stakeholders to drive productive working relationships.

**As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.**

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page

**Join Us**
**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Updated Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

**Applications close: Wednesday 18th of June 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._