Job Description

 

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary: $122,133 - $127,967 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent funded) (up to 5 years)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely.
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements.
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus.
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. 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.

The Centre

At the ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity, we’re building new capabilities for the plant biosecurity sector.

Funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), our Centre connects The Australian National University with James Cook University, the University of Canberra, and over 27 partners from across industry and government. Together, we will train the next generation of innovators and leaders in plant biosecurity to secure Australia’s agricultural, horticultural and environmental sectors from pests and diseases.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced and capable Chief Operations Officer to establish and lead the Centre, working in close partnership with the Centre Director and Executive Management Committee.

Our ideal candidate is a strong team player with high-level interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and partner organisations. Highly developed strategic, management, financial and planning skills are key.

We are looking for a dynamic and talented individual who can provide robust strategic advice to the Director, Executive Management Committee and key personnel within the Centre, as well as leadership to the Centre administration team.

The Position

The ARC Plant Biosecurity Training Centre Chief Operations Officer (COO) is responsible for providing strategic, administrative and operational leadership for the Centre.

The COO works closely with the Centre Director to attract external funding and investment, establish and manage key partnerships within and outside the ANU, monitor Centre performance, control financial commitments, manage human resources at the Centre level, provide high level advice to support decisions of the Centre’s Committees, and ensure effective internal and external communication by the Centre’s project teams.

Working as part of the Executive Management Committee, the COO will establish and manage systems, procedures and activities to support synergistic, collaborative and impactful work across the Centre.

For more information about the position, please contact the Centre Director, Professor Peter Solomon on +61 2 6125 3952 or peter.solomon@anu.edu.au.

The Application

To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (3 pages maximum).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of 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 will not be considered.

The Interviews

Interviews will commence on 13 November 2023 and will be conducted both online and in-person.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

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.

Closing at: Nov 7 2023 at 23:55 AED

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