Drive the growth, sustainability and impact of Federation University’s Co-op Community Clinics.

• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Mt Helen or Churchill Campus
• Full time, continuing appointment
• HEW 8 - $117,650 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 27/09/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As Business Manager, Co-op Community Clinics, you will drive the operational success, sustainability and growth of Federation University’s multidisciplinary teaching clinics. You will oversee business performance, governance, quality and service improvement, while strengthening partnerships that expand community impact and enhance student learning.

Working with academic and clinical leaders, you will identify business opportunities, develop partnerships, business cases and funding proposals, and implement systems that strengthen efficiency, consistency and long-term sustainability. You will also help grow community engagement, improve client experience and supporting innovative models of service delivery.

You will:

- support the planning, growth and ongoing success of all co-op clinics;

- contribute to the development and management of budgets;

- ensure all clinics operate in accordance with university policy, legislative requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks; and

- develop,



implement and continuously improve clinic policies, procedures and governance frameworks across all clinic disciplines.

About you

Reporting to the Deputy Dean you will have demonstrated experience in operational and business management within a complex service environment, including planning, service development and improving performance. You will draw on your knowledge and experience in health services operations to identifying and develop opportunities that support service and business growth.

You will possess:

- experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and resource allocation to support sustainable operations;

- ability to develop, implement and review policies, procedures, governance frameworks and systems;

- experience leading, managing and developing staff, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture;

- ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, and to develop partnerships that support organisational objectives; and

- highly developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and complex operational issues.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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📌 Business Manager, Co-op Community Clinics (Mount Helen)
🏢 Federation University
📍 Mount Helen