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OverviewBusiness and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre join to apply for the Business and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre role at Flinders University.This range is provided by Flinders University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$130,786.00/yr - A$139,950.00/yrFixed Term until 31 December 2030 | Full TimeHigher Education Officer 9 l $130,786- $139,950 + 17% SuperannuationView Position DescriptionAbout the PositionAs the Business and Operations Manager, you will be a senior member of the Centre''s leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving its success. You will work closely with the Director, Executive Management Committee, and Partner Organisations, providing high-level leadership across finance, operations, governance, partnerships, and training. This is a rare opportunity to shape a nationally significant research and training centre, working with a diverse mix of academic, industry, and Indigenous partners.The Business and Operations Manager is accountable for:Leading budgets, financial reporting, contracts, procurement, and ensuring compliance with ARC and university requirements.Overseeing Centre operations, governance processes, reporting, events, and strategic engagement to deliver on KPIs.Building collaborative relationships with industry and Indigenous stakeholders, coordinating researcher training and placements, and managing communications to raise the Centre''s profile.About YouYou are an accomplished leader with a proven record of managing complex programs or research centres. You thrive in collaborative, multi-partner environments and bring a professional, solutions-focused approach. With strong business acumen, relationship-building ability, and a leadership style that fosters trust and high performance, you are confident navigating complexity and driving results.To succeed in this role, you will bring:Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-partner programs or centres with delivery against milestones.Advanced financial management expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting.Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.Leadership and people management capability, including resourcing, contracts, and performance oversight.Experience in archaeology, cultural heritage management, the resources sector, or working with Traditional Owners is desirable.About the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC)The ARC ITTC for Advancing Archaeology in the Resources Sector is a $17m, 5-year investment that will transform cultural heritage management in the resources industry. Led by Flinders University, the Centre brings together universities, Indigenous organisations, mining companies, and cultural heritage consultants to train a new generation of archaeologists and mining leaders.Life at FlindersWere transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders aims to be a top ten Australian university and among the top 1% in the world. We embrace diversity and equality and encourage applications from all backgrounds.17% Superannuation + salary packaging optionsWide range of professional development activities, funds and servicesFirst university in South Australia to receive the SAGE Cygnet Award for inclusive environmentMultidisciplinary team with strong mentorship for early career staffAccess to on-site gym, cafes and childcare centreCommitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous EmploymentFlinders is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.Please see our Reconciliation Action PlanPlease see our Indigenous Workforce StrategyPrescribed Conditions for EmploymentA current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check will be required before commencement. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is assessed on its merits and relevance to the role.How to Apply and InformationTo apply online, visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR00000014508 Business and Operations Manager, ARC Training Centre for Advancing ArchaeologySubmit a CV and a Suitability Statement of up to 3 pages addressing the Key Position CapabilitiesFor more information regarding this position, contact Liam BradyApplications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 2 November. Late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.Note: Flinders embraces and celebrates diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr