Oversight of the office operations in the Office of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor Coordinate process improvement to enhance divisional performance Full time, fixed term position for 12 months based in Hobart About the opportunity The Interim Operations Manager, Division of the Vice-Chancellor plays a key role within the Office of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor (OCVC), leading the business operations of the Division of the Vice-Chancellor (DVC). The Interim Operations Manager covers a 12- month period of parental leave and is a great opportunity to gain experience in a range of business operations relating to executive support, governance support, stakeholder management and process improvement. All of this in a high performance, fast paced environment. The Interim Operations Manager will work closely with the Divisional Leadership Team in the provision of high-level operational management and strategic advice across budgets, priorities, and projects. The role is responsible for the delivery effective business operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and enhancing divisional performance. Operating with professionalism, discretion, and initiative, this role ensures responsive and efficient support in a dynamic and complex environment. What you’ll do: Lead the end-to-end design, delivery and review of OCVC operational programs ensuring objectives, timelines, resourcing, risk controls and benefits are defined and realised. Translate the Division’s strategy into executable annual and quarterly delivery plans, with measurable KPIs and clear accountabilities across OCVC and contributing service partners. Ensure efficient, high quality executive operations across the OCVC, including workflow orchestration, executive correspondence and briefings, diaries/calendars, and governance support services, with fit for purpose SOPs and service standards. Establish and maintain robust operational controls and business continuity/emergency arrangements appropriate to an executive office environment. Draft correspondence and other documents in support of the Vice-Chancellor and other senior executives. What we’re looking for: A degree with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience in complex executive/operational leadership contexts. Demonstrated success leading a multi function operations team and/or matrixed contributors to deliver executive level services and programs at scale. Proven capability in budget ownership, resource planning, procurement/contract management, event management, and performance reporting. Strong policy, governance and risk acumen with the ability to develop, implement and embed operational policies/frameworks in a highly visible environment. Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills with the credibility to represent the Division in high level forums and negotiate outcomes across multiple portfolios while maintaining successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and change with measurable benefits (service, quality, risk, cost). Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation. How to Apply Please note that interviews will be held on Friday 20 th February 2026. This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff. In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application. To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile. For further information about this position, please contact Jessica Grant, Executive Director - Division of the Vice-Chancellor, jessica.grant@utas.edu.au Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process. Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details. Position Description - 502267 - Operations Manager.pdf Applications close Sunday, 15 February 2026, 11.55pm The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process. To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
