Reference: 1700248
Full-Time Fixed term contract Ending 31st December 2027

About the Role:
The Future of Work Institute (FoWI) helps people and organisations thrive in the digital age through leading-edge research, collaboration and practical impact. The Institute translates research into meaningful outcomes by working with industry, researchers, alumni and community partners on projects that shape the future of work. This role combines business and operational management with strategic support to the Institute. Working closely with the Director and management team, you will help coordinate business planning, resource management, stakeholder engagement, reporting and governance activities that enable FoWI to deliver on its research and impact objectives. You will be a key point of connection between the Institute, Curtin’s internal service areas and external stakeholders, ensuring operations are well coordinated, compliant and aligned with University priorities.

In this hands-on role, you will take responsibility for a broad range of activities supporting the Institute’s day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include coordinating operational support across the Institute, marketing and communications and organising workshops and events, including those forming part of research project deliverables. You will bring initiative, sound judgement and a practical approach, balancing longer-term priorities with day-to-day delivery and adapting to changing needs.
You will be a key point of connection between the Institute, Curtin’s internal service areas and external stakeholders, ensuring operations are well coordinated, compliant and aligned with University priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute as a key member of the Institute’s management team, supporting effective planning, decision-making and operations.
- Support the Director and management team with business and strategy development, resource planning, allocation of resources and stakeholder management.
- Act as a key liaison between the Institute, Curtin service areas and relevant internal and external stakeholders to support the Institute’s activities, objectives and day-to-day operations.
- Work collaboratively with University service groups to develop, implement and improve Institute services, systems and processes.




- Manage the Institute’s reporting requirements, contractual obligations and operational compliance activities.
- Provide advice to the Director and Institute staff on operational, regulatory and research-related administrative matters.
- Support a positive, service-focused team culture that enables efficient delivery of Institute priorities.

Selection Criteria:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive relevant experience; extensive experience in business management within a complex organisation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role, including the ability to achieve outcomes through effective planning, coordination and use of resources.
- Demonstrated experience in business planning, including researching and analysing issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and developing, implementing and evaluating business improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated team leadership skills, including the ability to build and maintain a customer-focused, cooperative and efficient team culture.
- Sound knowledge of financial, budget and resource management, including the ability to monitor, report on and support effective use of resources.
- High-level communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide clear advice and resolve stakeholder concerns.
- High-level interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and maintain productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A strong understanding of governance, compliance, reporting or contractual obligations within a research, university or similarly complex environment.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity,



and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. 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 more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:
This Fixed Term G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $122,699 - $130,758 + 17% superannuation.

Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) – 2 – 3 Pages max

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on ••••@curtin.edu.au or 08 •••• •000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 8pm (AWST) Tuesday 24th of November 2026
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

📌 Business Manager - Future of Work Institute (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth