CareerPlan

Senior Manager, Precinct Services

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$153k–$163k2026-10-18 → 2026-10-22

Core

Senior leadership of Precinct Services (Stores and Workshops) supporting research and teaching operations at a university.

Role type

Senior Manager, Operations & Service Delivery

Builds

Research and teaching support services including procurement, logistics, design, manufacture, and equipment repairs.

Domain

Higher Education / Campus Operations

Required skills

Strategic planning, financial management, supplier negotiation, stakeholder management, operational risk management, change management, team leadership, health and safety compliance

Preferred skills

Experience in education, health, research, or public sector; experience with complex organizational change

Technologies

Database management systems, digital capability tools

Responsibilities

Lead strategic and operational management of Store and Workshop functions; develop and execute service strategy aligned with university priorities; provide expert advice to senior leadership on operations and infrastructure; drive cross-functional service integration; lead financial strategy and performance including budget planning and cost recovery; oversee service demand and capacity; lead sourcing and supplier contract management; identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks; manage complex operational disruptions and critical incidents; develop and implement health and safety policies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC