Position Details
Fixed Term for 3 Years | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $116,349 - $128,806 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
About the Role
The Business Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting the success and growth of the International Centre for Point‑of‑Care Testing (ICPOCT), an internationally recognised research and education centre within Flinders University. Reporting to the Co‑Directors, this role provides strategic and operational oversight of business, financial and contractual activities across the Centre, enabling high‑impact research outcomes that improve health care access nationally and internationally.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing strategic business and financial management across all ICPOCT programs, including budgets, forecasting, reporting, and compliance with funder and University requirements.
Managing end‑to‑end contract processes and acting as contract manager for the lifecycle of research grants and collaborations, including engagement with government, industry and research partners.
Leading the Centre’s operational functions, including governance support, risk management, reporting, systems and process improvement, and day‑to‑day business operations.
Driving internal and external communications, events and stakeholder engagement to support the Centre’s strategic objectives, profile and revenue development.
This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to change 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 by working towards strengthening our collaborative partnerships and sustainable operations, supporting research excellence that delivers meaningful, real‑world impact.
About You
You are an experienced and highly capable business operations professional with a strong background in financial, contractual and operational management within complex environments, ideally research or higher education. You bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a collaborative approach, enabling you to confidently support senior leaders, manage multiple priorities and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes.
You will bring:
Significant experience in business and financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and oversight of complex accounts within a regulated environment.
Proven expertise in contract management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage partnerships with government, industry and research collaborators.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including producing high‑quality reports, executive papers, web and social media content, and providing trusted advice to senior leaders.
Strong leadership, problem‑solving and organisational capability, with the ability to manage operations, systems and processes while contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Flinders University International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing
The Flinders University International Centre for Point-of Care Testing (ICPOCT) is a global leader in point-of-care testing (POCT) and is recognised for expertise in POCT research and teaching, encompassing chronic, acute and infectious diseases. The Centre’s research activities have made a significant contribution to increasing access to health care and improving health outcomes, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and in rural and remote settings nationally and internationally.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
For more information regarding this position, please contact Mark Shephard
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
18 May 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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