$142,841 - $150,891 (G09) + 17% superannuation

Reference Number: 1659075
About the Role:
Curtin University is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to join the School of Nursing. Reporting to the Head of School, you will play a pivotal leadership role, providing high-level business advice and executive support to the Head and Deputy Heads of School while acting as the key liaison between the School and the University's professional service areas.
In this diverse and influential role, you will lead the School's day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the effective delivery of administrative and business functions that support both operational excellence and the School's strategic objectives. You will provide leadership, guidance and management to the professional team, oversee the planning and delivery of key strategic initiatives and projects, and work closely with the University's finance team to develop, monitor and manage the School's budgets and resources.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Develop and implement effective financial strategies and systems to ensure the smooth operation of the School of Nursing.
- Manage and monitor the school budget, including forecasting, tracking expenditure, and providing regular reports to the senior management team.
- Work closely with the school leadership to identify areas for cost‑saving and efficiency improvement.
- Oversee procurement processes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and reporting.

Who we are looking for (selection criteria):

- Significant leadership and management experience, with a proven ability to achieve operational outcomes through the effective planning and use of resources.
- Strong business planning and analytical skills, with experience developing, implementing and evaluating initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, fostering a positive, customer‑focused culture while supporting staff to achieve shared goals.
- Sound financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, monitoring resources and supporting informed business decision‑making.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, resolve complex stakeholder matters and build productive partnerships across diverse groups.

Desirable:





- A relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Experience working within the higher education sector and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of a university environment.

Role Requirements:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- Successfulapplicantsare subject to a National PoliceClearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

School of Nursing

The Curtin School of Nursing is the longest‑established nursing school in the Australian university sector. Since opening in 1974, the school has played a central role in Curtin’s leadership in health sciences education and research. Today, we rank in the top 100 in the world for Nursing in theQS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

The school delivers undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care to child health and midwifery.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025rankings. 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 moreinformation,please visit ourDiversityandInclusionpage-discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This is a full time, permanent position with a salary range between $142,841 - $150,891 (G09) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and generous leave entitlements.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country,



our vibrantBentleycampus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre,bus station, accessibleparkingand endless foodoptions including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offersa wide range of generousbenefits, includingadditionalleave, salarypackaging, health and wellbeing services and anarrayofdiscountsfor retail, travel and much more.

For morereasons to work atCurtin, please visit discover-curtin/

Join Us!

Applications close:9:00pm(AWST) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Late applicationsor applications received via emailwill not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agenciesat 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. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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Education, Training & Professional Development 5,001-10,000 employees

Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global setting.

Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment.

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