The University of MelbournePosition Number: 0065459Location: BurnleyRole type: Full Time; Fixed-Term until March 2029Faculty: Faculty of ScienceDepartment/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem SciencesSalary: UoM 10 - $149,670 plus 17% superYour next career opportunityAs the Centre Manager for the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry, you'll play a pivotal role in reshaping Australia's forest and wood products industries. You'll lead strategic planning, manage complex partnerships, and drive innovative research initiatives that address climate change. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on national sustainability efforts while working with leading researchers and industry partners.Your responsibilities will include:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the Centre's strategic, operational, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with key objectives and stakeholder needs.Partnership Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, research collaborators, and funding bodies to drive long-term sustainability and impact.Financial Oversight: Manage the Centre's budget, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with University policies and external funding requirements.Operational Excellence: Coordinate administrative functions, oversee project agreements, and lead reporting activities to support the Centre's research programs and industry engagement.You may be a great fit if:You are a strategic thinker with extensive management experience, possessing the ability to navigate complex partnerships and drive innovative research initiatives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.You may also:Have a postgraduate qualification with extensive relevant management experience.Possess strong financial acumen, including the ability to develop and manage complex budgets.Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.Have experience in leading teams and managing performance in complex environments.Show a track record of cultivating industry partnerships and driving strategic initiatives.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 fulfillment, including:Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being;Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance;Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance;Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program;Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!Your new team – School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem SciencesThe School of Agriculture, Food, and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) has a vision of science for flourishing environments and communities. SAFES brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices.Be YourselfThe University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.Working at the University – what you need to knowThis role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Join Us and unlock your career potential!Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:ResumeCover Letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest and experienceResponses to the following Key Selection Criteria:A relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant management experience, or extensive management experience and proven management expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training.Ability to provide strategic advice and support in operating the Centre, including high level conceptual, analytical advice and the ability to interpret, formulate, and implement policy.Demonstrated substantial budget management experience, including the ability to develop complex budgets, provide financial models, and understand and interpret financial reports.Demonstrated experience in the establishment and maintenance of administrative procedures and systems including records management.If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. 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