Director - Commercial, Planning and Strategy

Terms: Full-time, Fixed-term (up to 5 years)

Location: Canberra, ACT

The Position

The Director – Commercial, Planning and Strategy will drive estates planning in relation to revenue generation and sustainability to support and advance the University’s strategic goals. The Director will also lead, support, and implement a range of commercial services, including venues and functions, parking, and accommodation services, while guiding the University’s strategic direction for its entire estate, including systems and data, engineering, and sustainability.

The role has particular responsibility for corporate and client services, with significant accountability for increasing revenue, minimising costs, and maximising customer service. As a senior leadership role within both the Campus Environment Division and the wider University, the Director will be required to exercise strategic judgement and decision-making, providing high-level advice to the University Executive on estate planning across the full portfolio. The position will also require in-depth data analysis of estates to inform forward-looking strategies on utilisation, sustainability, and infrastructure performance.

The position reports to the Chief Campus Environment Officer.

The Person

You are a strategic and forward-thinking leader with proven experience managing commercial and planning functions in complex organisations. Skilled in balancing budgets, driving revenue growth, and managing costs, you use data and insights to inform sound decision-making.

You bring confidence in leading diverse teams through change, fostering collaboration, and building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation. With excellent communication skills, you influence strategy, streamline operations, and deliver meaningful improvements.

Above all, you value inclusion, teamwork, and cultivating a positive workplace culture where people and the organisation thrive together.

The Division

The purpose of Campus Environment is to enable world-class, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus environments through innovative operational excellence and a culture of unity that upholds the ANU founding mission of enduring significance. We uphold our values of Unity, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence and Customer Service in all of our activities.

Campus Environment maintains and enhances the University’s physical environment, creating and maintaining sustainable state-of-the-art facilities, landscape and infrastructure in several locations across Australia. The Division’s remit is wide-ranging, including the management of major construction projects and engineering services, the provision of security and cleaning services, commercial leasing, venues and accommodation, safety and compliance, and environmental sustainability.

Our portfolios- Operations, Infrastructure and Planning, Corporate, Environmental Sustainability, and University House- are integral in delivering on our commitments with a dedication to our mission and values.

For further information please contact, Jeremy Matthew, Chief Campus Environment Officer, E: jeremy.matthew@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 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.

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