Position Number: 0043332

• Oversee the delivery of financial, human resources, OHS, administrative, and IT systems and processes of the department
• Combine your leadership expertise and passion for sport and recreation within a world-class institution
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on selected graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

Join Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) as the General Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the department, Advisory Board, and affiliated sporting clubs.

In this role, you will oversee the delivery of financial, human resources, OHS, administrative, and IT systems and processes necessary to achieve the department’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation. Reporting to the Director, you will lead the development of policy, strategic, and operational planning activities and foster a positive and collaborative staff culture.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a prestigious university. Additionally, you will have the chance to serve as Secretary to the Advisory Board, further contributing to the leadership and governance of MU Sport.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high level financial planning advice to the Board, Director and management group to secure and efficiently utilise resources
• Provide annual and quarterly financial, participation, risk and asset management and other reports as required
• Provide efficient and high-quality department wide business services and systems to ensure the professional management
• Provide high-level advice to the Advisory Board, Director, other manager and staff, club executive committees and advisory groups
• Meet regularly with staff to monitor performance against the operational plan, oversee and coordinate projects and strategic tasks, manage significant issues, monitor financial performance and general work area operations

We're looking for

We’re seeking an individual with a genuine passion for sport and recreation. You will bring strong leadership experience and skills, paired with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities that enable you to present information clearly and effectively to the Director, the Advisory Board, and other stakeholders.

Your organisational and analytical expertise will be essential for prioritising competing workloads, delegating tasks, and meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment. With these qualities, you’ll thrive in this dynamic role, contributing to the success of Melbourne University Sport.

• Extensive experience in management
• Experience in relationship management and a highly developed service focussed skill set to interact and negotiate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of staff and provide effective human resource management skills, including conflict resolution and staff management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and operational plans and establish, implement and review policies, procedures and initiatives
• Extensive high-level finance experience, including budgeting and reporting.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team - Melbourne University Sport 

Melbourne University Sport (MU Sport) is a Department of the University, reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community) and the Melbourne University Sport Advisory Board, and provides high-level policy, business and financial advice to the University on the development and management of sport and recreation at the University. Sport has a special significance for the University through the performance of sporting clubs, teams and high profile athletes that enhance the reputation of the University. The vision for sport is that the University of Melbourne is the leading Australian university in sporting performance, participation and quality of facilities. MU Sport provides professional management of the fitness, sports and recreation facilities, programs and activities of the University and works closely with all stakeholders and external strategic partners in delivering sport and physical recreation opportunities for the University community in accordance with strategic and operational plans.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

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. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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.

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday 1 December 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: PD - General Manager Nov 2024.pdf