Mel Trebilcock
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments. Adaptable Manager offers [Number] years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager/Acting Director
University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented Strategic Plan and Governance Framework
- Re-engaged, strengthened, and developed working relationships and collaborative linkages across a wide range of stakeholder groups at a State and National level, including government agencies, industry, relevant tertiary sector groups, health related organisations and non-profit organisations
- Business development activities, developed proposal for a model of co-investment on data linkage research projects for researcher pathway of translation
- Managed high level projects including research management, operations and infrastructure
- Managed and reported on 21/2022 budget, secured NCRIS funding 23-2026 and developed 3-year business plan
- Management of the Advisory Committee, preparing quarterly reports
- Represents the TDLU on both State and National committees
- Managing and supervising direct reports and staff in a matrix environment
- Menzies Institute of Medical Research Mentor Program – Mentor 2022/23/24
- Member of Menzies Institute of Medical Research Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Committee.
Executive Manager
College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Responsible for short and long term operations
- Supervise, support and mentor 6 direct reports
- Manage complex projects from inception to completion
- Liaise and collaborate with 15 business partner portfolios
- Support the management of 20 committees
- Conduct research and develop informed strategic plans
- Interface between academics, research division, funding bodies and stakeholders for commercialisation pathways and outputs
- Manage key stakeholders and maintain strong partnerships
- Manage fiscal controls, including budgets and reporting
- Oversee People and Culture functions, ensuring a cohesive team culture
- Implement structure and processes to increase productivity and successful outcomes.
Acting Director of College Services
College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for short and long term operations
- Provided key leadership to staff through significant change and disruption
- Managed 15 business portfolio multidisciplinary teams
- Aligned college strategies across teams to contribute to the University wide strategy
- Managed resources, including acquisition and allocation.
Business Development, Partnerships and Events Manager
ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, The University of Adelaide
SA
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Managed 16 domestic and international partners
- Secure and supported national and international partner obligations and contributed to additional funding opportunities building business cases
- Commercialised centre activities, securing research funding from both industry, government and institutions
- Exceeded commercialisation strategy outcomes with 29 tangible outcomes
- Reported on market translation of technologies and projects
- Coordinated and reported on grants and secured funding
- Secured sponsorships and built strong business relationships and networks
- Collaborated and liaised with over 230 colleagues
- Established strategic policies across 5 national nodes
- Introduced new networking platforms for seamless management of collaborative research projects resulting in the attraction of research funding
- Managed end to end events, workshops and conferences.
Chief Operating Officer
ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, The University of Adelaide
SA
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised and supported 5 direct reports with over 200 researchers in a team
- Managed international and domestic committees
- Oversaw the short and long term operational and strategic management of centre activities
- Managed fiscal controls, including reporting activities and budgets in excess of $40m
- Onboarded, orientated and offboarded centre colleagues
- Managed, contributed & collated reporting to ARC and other funding bodies
- Exceeded all Centre KPIs and received the Director’s Award in 2016.
Education
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
Key Highlights
- 10+ years in management
- Passion for innovation and impact
- Considered and adaptive leadership
- Relationship builder and connector
- Excellent communicator
- Research administration & management
- Agile Project Management
- Implement strategic plans and policy
- Exceptional planning, organisational and analytical skills
References
- Professor Mark Hutchinson, President, Science and Technology Australia (STA), Director, ARC Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), ARC Fellow, University of Adelaide, 0466 304 980, drmarkhutchinson@gmail.com
- Mr Mark Gregory, Vice President Corporate Services, Chief Operating Officer, Flinders University, Bedford Park, 0429 771 506, mark.gregory@flinders.edu.au
- Debbie Schofield-Gavin, Manager, Tasmanian Collaboration Health Improvement Institute, University of Tasmania, da.schofieldgavin@utas.edu.au
- Professor Claire Lenehan, Dean of Research, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, 0425 752 415, claire.lenehan@flinders.edu.au
Affiliations
- Lifeline Crisis Support Volunteer and Student Mentor
Accomplishments
- 2016 CNBP Director's Award, The University of Adelaide
- 2015 Scholarship recipient of Professional Leadership Program, The University of Adelaide
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Mental Health Certification
- Ally Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager/Acting Director
University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research
04.2022 - Current
Acting Director of College Services
College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
02.2020 - 07.2020
Executive Manager
College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
11.2019 - 04.2022
Chief Operating Officer
ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, The University of Adelaide
10.2015 - 01.2017
Business Development, Partnerships and Events Manager
ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, The University of Adelaide
08.2014 - 10.2019
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