Associate Director, SRWF

Classification: Senior Manager 1
Salary package: $125,186- $131,167 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing, (Part time can be negotiated) 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated professional to manage the day-to-day operations of the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation. A joint initiative of the Commonwealth Government, The Australian National University (ANU) and Charles Darwin University (CDU), the Foundation builds public policy capability and leadership through postgraduate scholarships, professional development,and networking opportunities.

The Foundation is looking for a strong all-rounder: someone with broad public sector management experience and highly developed administrative and project management skills, coupled with a high level of emotional intelligence, and outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills.

The position is also being offered as a two – year secondment / LWOP arrangement (depending on the preference of the agency). Salary (APS EL1/EL2 equivalent) and superannuation will be funded by the Foundation for the duration of the secondment.

You will be responsible for developing and coordinating all programs of work for the Foundation, including overseeing the day-to-day management of the scholarship programs, providing high quality, professional support and advice on all strategic and operational aspects of the Foundation’s work, and developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders from across academia and the public sector.

Working from the Sir Roland Wilson Building on the ANU campus in Acton, Canberra, this role would suit someone who enjoys and has had extensive experience in working effectively across the public sector to drive the development of evidence-based public policy and capability and leadership, whilst possessing highly developed interpersonal skills required to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders external to the University; including the Australian Public Service Commission and Agencies as well as the Foundation Board.

ANU is a world-leading university located in Australia’s capital city, with a focus on excellence in research and education. The Sir Roland Wilson and Pat Turner Scholarships at ANU and CDU are amongst some of the most prestigious scholarship programs in Australia.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Executive Director Sir Roland Wilson Foundation, Rebecca Gibb at [email protected]
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 values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion .

Application information

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.

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

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