Operations Manager

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $109,945 - $117,567 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: 1 x Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded) (up to 30 months)
(part time hours will be considered)

• Work in a dynamic team with access to a flexible work environment
• Fantastic opportunity to work on a unique project with that engages with ANU, DFAT and partners in the Pacific
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and acquiring new skills in a diverse range of work 

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within CAP and is Australia’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia.

The Pacific Security College is funded by the Australian Government and sits within the Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific. The PSC works with Pacific Island countries to build the capacity of officials and deal with a broad range of security challenges through executive and professional development courses, policy workshops, technical assistance and research. 

The Opportunity
The Operations Manager will work to the Business Manager and will work closely with the Program Manager for Stakeholder Engagement and Education.  The position will support the delivery of PSCs work across all aspects of the program.  It will contribute to budget management, contract management, reporting to DFAT, human resources, as well as the day to day general administration of the College.  

Some travel may be required as part of this position.

A full-time, continuing opportunity with the School of Culture, History and Language may be available to merit listed candidates from this recruitment process.

Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you need to have a broad skillset that includes financial management, administration and contract management.  It is essential that you are able to collaborate and work as part a team.  Qualifications or demonstrated experience in Management or accounting will be highly regarded.  Prior experience working in the university setting is highly regarded but not essential.   

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the PSC Business Manager, Naomi Oxenham –E: [email protected]

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.