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Associate Director, Program Delivery & Operations

Associate Director, Program Delivery & Operations

  • 561966
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing (Contingent Funded)
  • Closing at: May 7 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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Classification: Senior Manager 3 (Administration)
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation 
Terms: Full Time, Continuing (Contingent Funding) 
 
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2028. 
  • Join an innovation institute working across University-wide disciplinary boundaries
  • Work with a team supporting ANU space capacity to solve society's biggest challenges

 

Position overview

The Associate Director, Program Delivery and Operations is responsible for the successful delivery of InSpace’s program portfolio and for managing the operations of the institute. The role provides strategic leadership along with expertise, advice, service development and co-ordination. They will establish, lead and implement a strategic roadmap to manage key program delivery and support University and external stakeholders. 

The Associate Director, Program Delivery and Operations will work closely, and in partnership, with InSpace mission specialists, the InSpace mission control team, Colleges, Research Schools and Service Divisions, and develop and maintain strong and professional relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders across the University including staff, students and visitors. They will also work with external stakeholders and partners, across industry, state and federal government and venture capital.   

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

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

For further information please contact Professor Anna Moore, Director ANU Institute for Space, E: Anna.Moore@anu.edu.au

 

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.
  • 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 will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

It would be beneficial (but not essential) if the suitable applicant meets the criteria to apply for a vetted security clearance. 

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