Business and Administration Manager (APPF)

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $115,511 - $123,519 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time (24.5 hours per week, 0.7 FTE), Fixed Term (up to 11 months)

The Position
This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team of scientists and engineers. This multidisciplinary team at the ANU Node of the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) delivers cutting-edge plant phenotyping capabilities to plant researchers from across Australia and beyond, developing solutions for global challenges in agriculture and other industries.

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the support of the ANU Node of the APPF, including financial management, reporting, and client engagement. The new Business and Administration Manager will work with the node’s Director and team members on developing budgets for the node, managing contracts, and producing reports to meet contractual milestones with our internal and external stakeholders, including the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The Business and Administration Manager will also help manage client relations for the APPF node, including attending meetings and conferences to represent the interests of the node, attracting new clients via outreach, and supporting research projects (e.g. providing quotes, invoicing). Importantly, the new Business and Administration Manager will help the Director oversee and develop strategic plans for the node, including assisting with new infrastructure projects and team career development opportunities.

The Person
We are looking for a qualified Business and Administration Manager with experience in understanding financial reports, tracking budgets and producing reports to support the ANU node of the APPF.

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

The successful applicant will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate a capacity for critical analysis and attention to detail, and the ability to work with competing deadlines in a dynamic service-based environment. A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential, as is an accessible and constructive approach to project work and management. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of client-based outcomes, be resourceful, and show initiative to meet the University’s needs.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and world class facilities of the ANU Node of the Australian Plant Phenomics Centre here.

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.

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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.



For more information about the position please contact Associate Professor Danielle Way, Director of the ANU Node of the APPF at T: +61 2 6125 0381 or E: danielle.way@anu.edu.au  

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• A maximum two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• Work test to be detailed 24 hours before the interview 

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 9708 Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidate’s consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country.

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