School Business Manager - School Of Allied Health

Job reference: 1044702

Your new role

Curtin School of Allied Health is excited to announce an opening for a full-time, continuing School Business Manager (SBM). This role is essential in providing executive support and strategic business guidance to the Head of School and the School executive team.

As the SBM, you will act as the primary liaison with internal service providers and engage with key external stakeholders. Your role will be crucial in supporting strategic planning efforts and managing projects designed to assess and address business needs, all aimed at achieving the School’s strategic objectives. Collaboration will be vital as you work closely with the Faculty Business Manager to ensure the School’s operations align with the Faculty's strategic vision.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Monitor budgets in consultation with the Head of School and the University finance team, and represent the School at relevant meetings.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans in alignment with Faculty and University priorities, managing key projects and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with University service groups to ensure effective delivery of services that support School activities and initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day operations, providing leadership and guidance to staff through recruitment, induction, performance reviews, and work prioritisation.
• Participate in Faculty-wide projects and community forums, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices across schools while upholding the University’s values.

Who we are looking for:
Role Requirements:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• 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 2024 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:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. 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, experience and addressing the ‘who we are looking for’ stated in the advertisement (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Monday, 21st July 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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, 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.