Senior Manager, Operations Strategy

• Shape UWA's future by driving strategic and operational initiatives that deliver real impact across the University.
• Work with senior leaders on diverse, high-value projects spanning transformation, digital innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Join a collaborative, forward-focused team committed to innovation, professional growth, and meaningful change in higher education.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing term basis.

About the area

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Operations) (DVCO) leads UWA's operational and transformation agenda, bringing together key functions to support the University's academic and research mission. The portfolio drives service excellence, sustainability, and innovation through strategic operations, digital enablement, and organisational improvement.

Within this office, the Transformation team drives the University's transformation agenda through the coordinated management of key operational initiatives. This includes delivery of AI initiatives, operational portfolio & change management, and operational strategy to ensure strong alignment with institutional priorities. The Office also leads digital experience design and process optimisation, enabling UWA to operate with greater agility, sustainability, and innovation in an increasingly dynamic higher education environment.

About the opportunity

• Drive strategic planning and execution across the DVCO portfolio to ensure effective delivery of transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Reporting to the Director of Transformation, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic priorities, support divisional performance planning and measurement, and ensure the successful delivery of key initiatives.
• Provide high-level strategic advice, analysis, and coordination to inform decision-making, enhance organisational performance, and maintain alignment with the University's overarching goals.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality reports, business cases, and strategic papers to support executive decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, identify solutions, and drive effective outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the proven ability to negotiate and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leaders.
• Experience in business, consultancy, or service-focused environments, with exposure to corporate development, transformation, or strategic improvement initiatives, is desirable.

Special Requirements

• On occasions may be required to work outside normal hours and travel as required
• Police check and Financial Background checks.

Position description:  Senior Manager, Operations Strategy - (Transformation and Improvement)-

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Karl Thompson at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 14th November 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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