Department Manager
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Job Description
Department Manager
Job No.: 681611
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $120138 - $132610 pa HEW 08 plus 17% employer superannuation
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Department Manager provides high-level leadership and operational management representing the Head of Department and acting as the key liaison with the School and Universitys administrative functions. This role supports academic staff enhances research and learning outcomes and ensures effective resource allocation staff workload oversight and compliance with policies and legislation.
Responsible for strategic and operational planning the Department Manager manages budgets infrastructure and administrative systems while delivering expert advice to senior leaders and department staff. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the department runs efficiently and aligns with broader institutional objectives.
As the successful candidate you will bring strong operational management skills offering expert technical and policy advice. With proven leadership you can set priorities allocate resources and drive a high-performing team. Your ability to problem-solve engage stakeholders and build consensus at senior levels will be key to enhancing departmental operations. A strong understanding of the higher education sector including national education and research priorities will enable you to contribute strategically and exceed stakeholder expectations.
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Nevine Khalifa Senior Operational Services Manager
Position Description:Department Manager
Applications Close:Sunday 3rd of August 2025 11:55pm AEST
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
