Business Operations Manager x2
Level 7 | Full Time – Fixed Term opportunities for 2 years with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
- Do you have a passion in managing business functions and proposing solutions to better the Departments strategic goals?
- Are you able to provide guidance and direction on the delivery of corporate and research business activities?
We are looking for two (2) fixed term Business Operations Managers to support the Grains, Horticulture and Irrigated Agriculture, and Livestock directorates for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of permanency.
What will your typical day look like?
Being an energetic leader, you will provide:
- strategic support with the responsibility for managing the execution of major business activities.
- direct and support the team to deliver efficient corporate, resourcing (budget, people and equipment) and research business activities.
- oversee the implementation and delivery of the directorates’ business plans, business processes and protocols that ensure they comply with government standards.
The role has 3 key responsibilities:
Administration and Governance - leading the implementation and management of business processes and protocols to ensure the directorate is complying with reporting requirements and government standards.
Business Support - managing and reporting on the directorate’s purchase of research equipment, workforce planning and overseeing budget in consultation with the leadership team.
Stakeholder Engagement - establishing collaborative working relationships and effective communication with team members, internal and external stakeholders, and key collaborators.
To be successful you will be
- hard-working managers who have the capability to lead and motivate the team, while assisting with key decisions to ensure the smooth delivery of important business projects.
- high performing individuals who are able to excel in a leadership role, whilst supporting the directorate’s framework.
- strong communicators with highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- able to prioritise work demands, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills to achieve desired results for initiatives and projects.
Need further information?
We’d love to hear from you!
To have a confidential discussion, contact Kerry Regan, Director Grains Research and Industry Development, on 0429 370 960.
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CLOSING DATE: Friday, 14 October 2022 at 4:00 PM WST
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