Centre Manager, The Mabo Centre

Job Description

Position Number: 0063611Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time, ContinuingFaculty: Faculty of Business and EconomicsSalary: Senior Manager – Attractive salary including 17% super Your next career opportunity As Centre Manager at The Mabo Centre, you will play a pivotal role in translating Native Title agreements into vehicles of self-determination for First Nations landowners. You will lead the Centre's operations, develop strategies, and build partnerships to support Indigenous groups in negotiating agreements that adhere to principles of self-determination and enable lasting socio-economic opportunities. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership and Governance: Support the Centre Director in developing and implementing the Centre's strategic direction and mission. Operational Excellence: Oversee the Centre's general operations, ensuring efficient processes and high-standard service delivery. Team Management and Development: Lead and inspire a diverse team, promoting a positive culture to achieve service excellence. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders within the Centre, Faculty, University, and community. Resource Management: Implement and manage the Centre's business planning and budgeting process in alignment with Faculty and University processes. You may be a great fit if: You are a highly effective, proactive, and organised leader with strong business acumen, exceptional agility, and experience in a startup environment. You are seeking to work in a dynamic academic setting focused on Indigenous self-determination. Possess relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a similar role within a large, complex organisation. Have a proven track record of effectively leading operations and motivating staff to deliver high-quality services. Demonstrate strong budget and financial management, planning, and project delivery skills. Excel in interpersonal communication and negotiation, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse groups. Show appreciation for culturally sensitive issues and the ability to navigate cross-cultural contexts. Have experience standardising and consolidating administrative services for maximum efficiency. 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: 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 – “Faculty of Business & Economics” This role sits within the Faculty of Business and Economics’ Strategy Planning and Resources team at the University of Melbourne and is a critical member of The Mabo Centre. The Mabo Centre supports First Nations groups and corporations in proper and effective negotiation and execution of agreements that adhere to principles of self-determination and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and enable long-lasting socio-economic opportunities in local communities. Be Yourself The 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. Working at the University – what you need to know This 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. Please note: 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: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Fahim Farzad via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. #J-18808-Ljbffr