Business / Office Manager - PF&D Business Support (14823)Office of Corporate ServicesPerth, Western AustraliaPermanent Full TimeDate posted: 10/1/2025Business Area: Corporate ServicesRole Type: Full time ContinuingAbout the Role:Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for business improvement?
Do you thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration drives innovation?
We invite you to apply for the pivotal role of Business Manager within the Properties Facilities and Development (PF&D) portfolio.An exciting opportunity exists for a Business Manager to join Curtin University to provide executive support and business advice to the Director and PF&D executive team.
Acting as the key liaison officer with internal service providers to ensure the efficient and effective management of PF&D operations, you will engage with external stakeholders to support the delivery of PF&D's activities and objectives.In this role you will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of services to support PF&D's activities by liaising and working collaboratively with University service groups and by implementing services and processes, as well as coordinating resources and activities to ensure initiatives and projects are planned, managed and objectives are met.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Line management of 13 direct reports across the 3 teams; Administrative Services, Customer Help Desk team and the Drawing Services team, providing leadership, guidance and management of staff.Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop business plans that meet diverse stakeholder demands, driving the university's strategic outcomes.Operational Excellence: Coordinate the review and implementation of best practices across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with our objectives.Issue Management: Identify and address emerging strategic issues impacting PF&D's effectiveness, collaborating with leadership to develop actionable plans.Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of PF&D project initiatives and ensuring optimal resource allocation.What will you bring?Relevant tertiary qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and expertise within a complex organisation; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training;Experience in a leadership and management role with demonstrated achievement of results through the tactical use of resources to support business needs;Demonstrated experience in business planning through detailed research and analysis on a range of issues and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate business improvement strategies;Demonstrated ability to manage and implement change;Demonstrated team leadership and management skills with the ability to create and maintain an effective customer focused and efficient team culture;A strong understanding of financial and budget management.Role Requirements:As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.Your new Team:Properties, Facilities & Development plays an important role in ensuring Curtin's physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University's vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement.About Curtin University:We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
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.What We Offer You:Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job.
Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more information, check out our benefits page.For more information about Curtin, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.Join Us!If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:Updated Resume.Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience.A document addressing the section criteria for the roles.If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on ****** or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.Applications close: Friday 24th January.
Late applications will not be accepted, and only successful applicants will be contacted.Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date.
Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline.
Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
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