Associate Director Sport Operations and Services

Role type: Full time, fixed term for 18months

Department: Student and Scholarly Services (ChancelleryEducation Portfolio)

Salary: Senior Manager 1p.a.salary package includingup to17% super

Strategic leadership of MU Sport operations / Shape campus-wide wellbeing and participation outcomes / Senior role with broad autonomy

Step into a pivotal leadership role and shape high-impact sport operations that enhance wellbeing across campus.

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

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity In this senior leadership role, you will shape integrated sport operations that enhance student wellbeing and participation. You will lead diverse teams, optimisefacilitiesand drive sustainable growth across Melbourne University Sport’s core services.

What you will deliver:

- Lead development and execution of sport operations strategy, ensuring sustainable,high-qualityand financiallyviableservices.
- Drive integrated planning, budgeting and performance frameworks across programs,facilitiesand services to meet participation and revenue targets.
- Oversee safe,compliantand optimised sport and fitness facilities, including capital projects,maintenanceand asset lifecycle management.
- Build strategic partnerships across SASS, faculties and external bodies, strengthening capability,innovationand service reach.
- Provide authoritative reporting,insightsand advice to senior leaders, enhancing governance, riskmanagementand continuous improvement.

You maybe a great fit if you:

- Bring significant leadership experience in sport,



fitness,wellbeingor related operations, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Demonstrate success designing and improving integrated sport or fitness programs that lift participation,experienceand wellbeing outcomes.
- Exhibit strong financial,analyticaland planning skills, interpreting complex data to inform operational and strategic decisions.
- Apply deep knowledge of governance, compliance, risk and safety frameworks in sport and fitness environments.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, embedding accountability, inclusion,innovationand continuous improvement cultures.
- Manage complex facilities, programs,budgetsand workforce planning while balancing service quality with financial sustainability.

For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the prospect to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense offulfilment, including:

- 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 balanceand well-being, includingleading 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 benefits such asdiscounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – “Melbourne University Sport”

Melbourne University Sport is the University’s home of sport, fitness and active engagement for students and staff. As part of Student and Scholarly Services, the team delivers integrated programs,facilitiesand services across campus. We work closely with clubs,facultiesand partners to create inclusive, high-performingand welcoming sport environments. You will join collaborative professionals who value innovation,wellbeingand student-centreddesign in everything they deliver. Together, we shape a vibrant, healthy campus community and enhance the University’s reputation for sporting excellence.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.VisitourIndigenous staff pageto learn moreaboutour investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at*******@unimelb.edu.au.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

AWorking with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process andreimburse you.

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📌 Associate Director Sport Operations and Services (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne