• An exciting rurally based management position, leading a large team of Professional and General staff across the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA)
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497– $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The RCSWA is a unit within the Medical School of UWA, which provides rural clinical placement and training for WA medical students from UWA, Curtin University and University of Notre Dame Australia. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.  The RCSWA Professional and General team provides academic support, administrative support, IT support and financial management services to the School. 

About the opportunity

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to RCSWA
• Manage Professional and General staff and resources to support the delivery of rural clinical teaching and research
• Manage the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with funding and institutional governance
• Lead and develop the team responsible for providing support services to the school, including medical educators and students.

About you

• Substantial and extensive management experience at an appropriate level.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a proven ability to contribute to and determine long-term strategic direction, including budget and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in resource planning.
• Proven ability to manage teams and facilitate professional development.

Note: The role is based at a rural site and requires travel between rural and urban locations. A “C” or “C-A” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

The position is to be based at one of the RCSWA rural site.

Position description:  Position Description - Operations Manager (RCSWA) - 518517.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kate Sandy at kate.sandy@uwa.edu.au

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.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 21 October 2024.

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.