Business Manager, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

**Job no**: 0059441
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time, Continuing
**Faculty**:Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
**Department/School**:Strategy, Planning and Resources Team
**Salary**:UOM 8 - $115,137 - $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About - Strategy, Planning and Resources Team**
The Strategy, Planning and Resources team provides a wide range of services to the Faculty, through a shared services operating model. Strategy and Planning services include development, coordination and operationalising of Faculty strategic, business and risk management plans, development and monitoring of the Faculty’s workforce plan, monitoring and reporting on Faculty performance and support for cross-functional planning, projects and operations.

**About the Role**
The role acts as the primary business partner to the Director (Head of School), supporting planning, projects and day-to-day operational management for the School and its discipline/specialisation areas. The role also acts as a key conduit to shared services functions, connecting the School to Faculty and University Shared Services portfolios.

Responsibilities include:

- Develop in-depth knowledge of the core activities of the School which may include (but not be limited to) knowledge of curriculum, course structures and learning outcomes; areas of research strength/priority; workforce profile, capacity and capability; key internal/external partnerships; external engagement profile, financial profile and relevant process, policy and culture.
- Provide high-level advice to the Director (Head of School), on matters relating to the management and operations of the School.
- Facilitate evidence-based decision making by supporting the development of data and reporting literacy and business acumen across the School.

The Business Manager role will play a critical part in advancing our world-leading institution's strategic priorities. Be part of a diverse and vibrant community, driving innovation and contributing to the transformative impact of education and research on society.

**About You**
You will bring extensive experience in business management and possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will also be highly adaptable and able to quickly learn and implement new concepts and technologies while maintaining a strong focus on delivering high-quality client service and driving continuous improvement.

You will also have:

- A qualification in a relevant field of study and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education / training.
- Demonstrated management experience and high-level business acumen with a track record of delivering with a high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing operational plans including experience implementing procedures and initiatives to enable delivery of plans.
- Highly developed leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, including skills in team and internal relationship building, negotiation, influencing and motivation and the ability to communicate a range of information clearly and effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.

**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.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

**Join Us**

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