(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed-term, full-time 41 month contract available 

The Centre for Sustainable Operations (CSORSC) holistic and integrated approach to supply chain management brings together advanced modelling, artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, engineering, policy, geopolitics, ethics, economics, and systems design to develop end-to-end value chain solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise competitiveness.

Working under limited direction, the Centre Manager will be responsible for managing the research, stakeholder engagement and administrative operations of the Centre, including any reporting requirements, managing the budgets, facilitating and fostering industry collaborations and communications. The Centre Manager will work closely with the Centre Director and Deputy Director to drive the development of the research program and increase the scientific and public profile and research reputation of the Centre by organising presentations, seminars, and workshops.

To be successful you will need:

• Experience in all aspects of project management, with a proven record of successfully managing research or technical projects through to completion

•  Demonstrated experience working in a research/technical environment, including supporting research activities, and preparation and submission of project reports

•  Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to develop collaborative teams working in both academic and commercial environments

• Excellent technical writing skills with experience in writing for various audiences across a range of media, and managing web-sites and social media

• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 18th June 2025

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Prof. Dr. Kannan Govindan 
Director | Center for Sustainable Operations and Resilient Supply Chain (CSORSC)  

E: kannan.govindan@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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