Senior Manager, Operations Strategy
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Job Summary
- Shape UWAs future by driving strategic and operational initiatives that deliver real impact across the University.
- Work with senior leaders on diverse high-value projects spanning transformation digital innovation and continuous improvement.
- Join a collaborative forward-focused team committed to innovation professional growth and meaningful change in higher education.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing term basis.
About the area
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Operations) (DVCO) leads UWAs operational and transformation agenda bringing together key functions to support the Universitys academic and research mission. The portfolio drives service excellence sustainability and innovation through strategic operations digital enablement and organisational improvement.
Within this office the Transformation team drives the Universitys transformation agenda through the coordinated management of key operational initiatives. This includes delivery of AI initiatives operational portfolio & change management and operational strategy to ensure strong alignment with institutional priorities. The Office also leads digital experience design and process optimisation enabling UWA to operate with greater agility sustainability and innovation in an increasingly dynamic higher education environment.
About the opportunity
- Drive strategic planning and execution across the DVCO portfolio to ensure effective delivery of transformation and improvement initiatives.
- Reporting to the Director of Transformation you will lead the development and implementation of strategic priorities support divisional performance planning and measurement and ensure the successful delivery of key initiatives.
- Provide high-level strategic advice analysis and coordination to inform decision-making enhance organisational performance and maintain alignment with the Universitys overarching goals.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality reports business cases and strategic papers to support executive decision-making.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex issues identify solutions and drive effective outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills with the proven ability to negotiate and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups including senior leaders.
- Experience in business consultancy or service-focused environments with exposure to corporate development transformation or strategic improvement initiatives is desirable.
Special Requirements
- On occasions may be required to work outside normal hours and travel as required
- Police check and Financial Background checks.
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To learn more about this opportunity please contact Karl Thompson at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 14th November 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Customer Segmentation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Management Consulting
- Google Suite
- Analytics
About Company
UWA is a world top 100 university, ranked first in Western Australia for graduate employability. We encourage our students, staff and alumni to become passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who drive innovation and change.
