AddressJames Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for project management and financial acumen? We now have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled College Operations Officer to join our College of Healthcare Sciences.
- Full time continuing role | 36.25 hr work week
- Based on our Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville in picturesque tropical North Queensland.
- Remuneration is $102,460 - $117,657 plus up to 17% superannuation contributions, leave loading and generous employee benefits.
Reporting to the Director, Divisional Operations, you will ensure our financial health by offering expert financial management advice and supporting budgeting and forecasting in line with our performance goals. You'll be the driving force behind transparent communication, keeping senior leaders and stakeholders informed about our operations and projects.
Building strategic relationships both within and outside the College, you'll advocate for our interests and meet governance requirements. Your attention to detail will be crucial in managing safety, financial, operational, and reputational risks, ensuring compliance with University governance and reporting standards. Additionally, you'll actively contribute to streamlining our processes for delivering top-notch services.
Join us in this multifaceted role to make a real impact on our College's success.
You will be experienced in providing high level strategic and business planning, project management and subject matter expertise within a large and complex organisation. Utilising your demonstrated experience with financial, business and strategic planning, you will provide financial forecasts, plans and reports and implement business development strategies to meet operational and strategic objectives.
With an ambition to provide high-level support and advice to a diverse range of stakeholders, you will have experience in effectively communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.
WHY JCUJCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth – working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. We support our people through the provision of;
- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
- Annual leave loading
- Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
- 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
- Up to 6 months paid parental leave
- 36.25-hour full-time working week
- Flexible working options
- Attractive options for salary packaging
- Staff study assistance and paid study leave
- Ongoing professional development support
- Fitness Passport
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Well-equipped facilities including an on-campus childcare centre and primary school, cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical centre and gym.
- Balance of work and life so you can enjoy a lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests.
If you are interested in contributing to this valuable area of our University, please visit the Careers at JCU website for further information. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and we may close the vacancy should a suitable candidate be identified.
Vacancy reference 18940.
Applications close Wednesday 5 June at 11:59 PM AEST.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Elle Forbes on 4781 3218 or email ***********@jcu.edu.au
