Manager, School Operations

• Medical School – University of Queensland

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129, % Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our Herston Campus

Join a university that's shaping the future of health and medicine. At The University of Queensland, you'll be part of a vibrant community where excellence, innovation and collaboration drive everything we do.

As the Manager, School Operations within the Medical School, you'll play a pivotal role in leading key operational functions and delivering high-level administrative support under the direction of the School Manager. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that matter—supporting governance processes, operational planning, and the management of people, finances and infrastructure to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the School.

You'll help foster strategic relationships, enable efficient resource deployment, and deliver high-quality business support services that underpin the School's success. At UQ, we invest in our people, value professional growth, and create an environment where your work makes a real impact.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and optimise school operations, overseeing administration, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and workforce management across the Teaching and Learning Portfolios and Mayne Academies.

• Provide strategic operational and policy advice to senior staff, ensuring sound governance, financial management, and the delivery of efficient business systems and processes.

• Drive organisational effectiveness by leading projects, managing change initiatives, refining academic workload models, and delivering high-quality reports and briefings to support informed decision-making.

• Foster a high-performing team and stakeholder network, providing strong leadership to administrative staff, maintaining effective communication channels, and cultivating productive relationships across the School and University.

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As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• Salary packaging options

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress toward postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant university experience; or management expertise and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 

• Proven experience in operations management or business administration, preferably in an academic or educational setting. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

• Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement. 

• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation. 

• Knowledge of governance, policy frameworks, and compliance in a university or educational environment. 

• Ability to manage change initiatives and improve operational processes. 

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact School Manager, Keira Anderson   For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of 2 December.