Director, Business Partnering

Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: $169,358 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Continuing

The Director, Business Partnering leads the transformation of the financial business partnering model, ensuring consistent, high‑quality financial services across Colleges and Portfolios. The role drives the design and implementation of best‑practice finance processes, strengthens capability within Business Partnering teams, and provides strategic financial leadership aligned with the University’s goals. Working closely with the Deputy CFO and senior stakeholders, the position ensures streamlined financial advice, robust reporting, and effective support for decision‑making across the institution.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications with CA or CPA membership and bring extensive experience in financial management within a complex environment. They will demonstrate strong strategic advisory capability, advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, and proven success leading teams through change. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship‑building skills are essential, along with proficiency in financial systems and a commitment to equity, safety and high‑quality service delivery.

For further information, please contact the Deputy CFO, Judith Yang, E: yunkyung.yang@anu.edu.au 

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

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

• A current curriculum vitae (CV); and
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages). 

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. 

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.