Use your management experience to run operational activities for the Sydney Conservatorium of Music HEO 10 Base Salary $150,628 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (SCM) is seeking an Operations Manager to provide expert advice and guidance to implement strategy, policy and related business plans into operational activity. With five direct reports, the role will manage the utilisation of resources across a wide range of teaching and research activity for both the tertiary and secondary school programs.
The position holder will also ensure the maintenance of the building as a music education and performance facility, utilising effective operational and administrative systems to meet these requirements in alignment with University policies, practices and relevant legislative and regulatory controls to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and visitors.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
lead operational and administrative functions for the work area manage communication and stakeholder engagement provide effective leadership and guidance to support staff oversee risk and workplace health and safety manage operational budgets and prepare reports as required for management groups and governance committees work flexibly outside normal business hours to support the 1200+ public events each year. About you excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven negotiation and conflict resolution abilities professional experience managing a complex public environment including venue operations, ticket sales and Front of House duties experience managing a diverse group of key stakeholders on large and complex projects financial management experience and literacy, experience managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure for projects demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff proven management experience at a senior level together with flexibility and capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
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