Chief operating officer, Melbourne
Melbourne University Publishing
Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated and skilled Chief Operating Officer (COO).
MUP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Melbourne, is Australia’s first university press. MUP publishes books in fields aligned with the university’s academic strengths across three streams: scholarly, illustrated and trade. MUP also houses the literary journal Meanjin. Our books are available as print and ebooks, and distributed by a commercial distributor.
About the role
The COO works closely with the CEO & Publisher in the management and daily operations of the Press. The COO is responsible for all financial, operational, OH&S, human resources and systems activity, while also maintaining key relationships with external business stakeholders. They make a significant contribution to the strategic planning for the organisation, and are a great communicator. First Peoples, people with disability and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the management of MUP finances, with accountability for growing and improving financial performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Work with the CEO & Publisher to ensure the smooth running of operations, maintaining an inclusive team culture.
- Ensure compliance with OH&S requirements, University of Melbourne policies and procedures, and government workforce requirements.
- Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, professional development, performance management and offboarding.
- Support the CEO & Publisher in managing relationships with key stakeholders.
Key selection criteria
- Excellent understanding of all business functions, such as finance, HR, risk management and communications, with a strong understanding of the regulatory framework in which MUP operates.
- Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to liaise with and manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Well-developed data analysis and performance metrics skills, and a strong working knowledge of hardware, software and cloud-based systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage people sensitively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to prepare briefing papers, discussion papers and other documents on a diverse range of matters.
- Sound management and organisational skills, and the ability to initiate action and monitor workflows in a time-critical environment.
Applications
A full position description is available.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role to mup-contact@unimelb.edu.au by COB 17 June 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job details
Job: Chief Operating Officer
Company: Melbourne University Publishing
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full time
Application closing date: 17 June 2024
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