Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department / School: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UOM 10 $ 156,480 p.a. plus 17% super

Strategic leadership of U niversity -wide bioresources platform / shape ethical animal research and welfare standards / influence sector policy and infrastructure investment .

Join us to lead a high impact bioresources platform, advancing ethical, innovative animal research across the University.

Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

In this role, you will lead the University's bioresources platform and small animal research infrastructure. You will shape strategy, ethics and innovation at the intersection of research, regulation and infrastructure . You will influence institutional decisions and sector standards while building a resilient, high-performing workforce.

What you will deliver:

- Lead a University -wide bioresources strategy that aligns with research priorities and long-term institutional goals.
- Develop and drive sustainable infrastructure, capital investment and operating models for small animal research facilities across campuses.
- Ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, embedding best practice in animal welfare and ethics.
- Lead, mentor and develop a multi-site workforce, fostering collaboration, resilience and continuous improvement in services.
- Represent the University nationally and internationally,



influencing sector standards, partnerships and emerging laboratory animal science practice.

You may be a great fit if you :

- Hold a relevant qualification plus extensive experience in laboratory animal science or research infrastructure leadership.
- Demonstrate success influencing executive decision-making and shaping organisational or sector direction in complex environments.
- Manage large-scale research infrastructure and resources, including budgets, capital programmes and multi-site operations.
- Engage effectively with government, regulators, industry and sector bodies to build influence and strategic partnerships.
- Lead complex, distributed teams, building capability and driving change across organisational and disciplinary boundaries.
- Apply deep knowledge of animal welfare, ethics and regulatory frameworks, ideally with veterinary or university experience.

For further information please refer to the attached PD's at the bottom of the advert.

What we offer you!

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation .
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive,



considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational advantages such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Melbourne Bioresources - Enterprise Services Group

You will join the Enterprise Services Group within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio. This team enables enterprise transformation and operational efficiency, delivering high-quality shared services across the University. The Melbourne Bioresources Platform supports world-class research by housing and caring for diverse laboratory species.

You will collaborate with researchers, ethics committees and professional colleagues to advance ethical, innovative animal research capability.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process .

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