Operations Manager at UNSW

Compensation

A$132,000 – A$149,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 18, 2026

Description

The Operations Manager at SPHERE, a collaborative entity focused on changing the future of healthcare, plays a crucial role in providing operational leadership and functional oversight. This involves managing a complex partnership network, ensuring organizational effectiveness, supporting strategic priorities, and overseeing financial management. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive operational excellence within a dynamic environment.

Required Skills

Operational Management
Governance
Financial Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership
Change Management
Project Management
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Significant senior operational management experience.
Demonstrated success in business operations, organisational leadership or business development within a university, government, hospital, medical research institute or equivalent environment.
Proven experience providing high-level secretariat support to Boards, Committees or governance bodies.
Strong leadership and change management capabilities, with experience leading teams, driving organisational performance and delivering outcomes against strategic objectives.
Demonstrated financial management experience, including budget oversight, reporting and resource management.
Exceptional organisational, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Expertise in establishing and negotiating governance arrangements across partnerships, networks, alliances or collaborative organisations.
Preferred Qualifications: An experienced operations professional with a track record of delivering organisational performance within complex environments.
Excelling in governance, financial management and stakeholder engagement, you will be confident in building strong partnerships while driving strategic priorities and operational excellence.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, governance papers and strategic documentation.