Associate Director, Shared Services and Operations Planning
University of Melbourne
APAC/Oceania, Australia, Melbourne
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
HR
IT
Marketing
Reports to
Director, Enterprise Planning
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
06-25-2025
Description
As Associate Director, Shared Services and Operations Planning, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and delivery of integrated operational planning framework that underpins the University’s strategic and performance goals.
Working within the Enterprise Performance Group and reporting to the Director, Enterprise Planning, you will support the coordination and integration of planning activities across shared services and operational portfolios. A key part of this role involves ensuring the alignment of institutional strategies with resource constraints and operational realities, while enabling informed decision-making and prioritisation.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by delivering data-informed insights, scenario planning, and strategic advice to inform key decisions and ensure the successful execution of the University’s consolidated operational plan with seamless integration into the Enterprise Planning Cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the development and refinement of integrated operational planning frameworks.
- Supporting the University’s annual planning cycle and ensuring delivery alignment across shared services teams.
- Providing high-quality analysis and scenario planning to inform senior leadership decisions.
- Overseeing the management of the University’s shared services catalogue and coordinating material changes through governance channels.
- Consulting with Chancellery, functional leaders, and faculties to ensure planning processes are collaborative, data-driven, and responsive to changing needs.
- Monitoring planning effectiveness and embedding continuous improvement practices.
Qualification & Requirements
- A postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent senior-level experience in operational and/or strategic planning.
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise-wide planning processes and service integration.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, workforce strategy, and resource allocation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.
- Experience leading teams and driving improvement initiatives in complex, matrix environments.
- An ability to deliver practical insights and strategies based on data and organisational context.
Benefits
In addition to being part of a purpose-driven and future-focused team, the University offers a wide range of benefits including generous leave provisions, professional development opportunities, flexible work options, and staff discounts, and other perks and benefits…
Company Profile
University of Melbourne
Industry
Higher Education
Revenue
$2.66B
Employees
9,400
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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