Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/ School: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 10 $156,480 p.a. plus 17% super
Strategic leadership of University-wide bioresources platform / shape ethical animal research and welfare standards / influence sector policy and infrastructure investment.
Join us to lead a high impact bioresources platform, advancing ethical, innovative animal research across the University.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will lead the University’s bioresources platform and small animal research infrastructure. You will shape strategy, ethics and innovation at the intersection of research, regulation and infrastructure. You will influence institutional decisions and sector standards while building a resilient, high-performing workforce.
What you will deliver:
Lead a University-wide bioresources strategy that aligns with research priorities and long-term institutional goals.
Develop and drive sustainable infrastructure, capital investment and operating models for small animal research facilities across campuses.
Ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, embedding best practice in animal welfare and ethics.
Lead, mentor and develop a multi-site workforce, fostering collaboration, resilience and continuous improvement in services.
Represent the University nationally and internationally, influencing sector standards, partnerships and emerging laboratory animal science practice.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a relevant qualification plus extensive experience in laboratory animal science or research infrastructure leadership.
Demonstrate success influencing executive decision-making and shaping organisational or sector direction in complex environments.
Manage large-scale research infrastructure and resources, including budgets, capital programmes and multi-site operations.
Engage effectively with government, regulators, industry and sector bodies to build influence and strategic partnerships.
Lead complex, distributed teams, building capability and driving change across organisational and disciplinary boundaries.
Apply deep knowledge of animal welfare, ethics and regulatory frameworks, ideally with veterinary or university experience.
For further information please refer to the attached PD's at the bottom of the advert.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Melbourne Bioresources - Enterprise Services Group
You will join the Enterprise Services Group within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio. This team enables enterprise transformation and operational efficiency, delivering high-quality shared services across the University. The Melbourne Bioresources Platform supports world-class research by housing and caring for diverse laboratory species.
You will collaborate with researchers, ethics committees and professional colleagues to advance ethical, innovative animal research capability.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].
Application essentials:
Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For questions related to our recruitment process email Mick Powar at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Sunday the 9th of August at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-015146 - Bioresources Platform Manager UOM 10 PD.docx
JR-015146 - Bioresources Platform Manager UOM 10 PD.pdf
Skills Required
- Relevant qualification in laboratory animal science or related field plus extensive experience in laboratory animal science or research infrastructure leadership.
- Proven success influencing executive decision-making and shaping organisational or sector direction in complex environments.
- Experience managing large-scale research infrastructure, including budgets, capital programmes and multi-site operations.
- Experience engaging with government, regulators, industry and sector bodies to build strategic partnerships and influence policy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop complex, distributed teams and drive organisational change.
- Deep knowledge of animal welfare, ethics and regulatory frameworks; veterinary or university experience.
- Current valid work rights for Australia.
- Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
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