Interim Director

Title: Interim Director, National Computational Infrastructure (NCI)
Division: National Computational Infrastructure
Classification: Senior Manager 5 / Level E
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
Location: Acton, Canberra (flexible working arrangements are available)

About the Role
The Interim Director  will lead the organisational culture, oversee and lead funding applications for capital and operational expenditure, provide leadership within the Australian computing community and contribute to national strategic conversations on supercomputing.

A key role for the Interim Director is to work closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives and Infrastructure) to ensure the future sustainability of NCI as a national research infrastructure factility.

Key Duties:

• Develop and facilitate long-term strategies for NCI
• Provide national leadership on the development of high performance computational services, and foster an environment for developing national expertise in high performance computer and data storage infrastructure.
• Build and maintain collaborative operational interfaces between NCI and its collaboration partners and funding agencies (NCRIS)
• Work closely with the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre on aligned national strategies for infrastructure capital refresh
• Lead NCI by nurturing a culture of cooperation and transparency
• Position NCI internationally through collaborative engagement with similar facilities

About You
We are seeking a candidate with proven expertise in leading large and complex research or research infrastructure organisations. You will have a demonstrated track record in leadership in the strategic, developmental and managerial dimensions of complex and collaborative partnership-based organisations. Extensive experience working with Federal and State Governments, Government Agencies, the higher education sector and research institutions; and strong interpersonal, persuasion, negotiation, financial management and people management skills are also required

About NCI
National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) is Australia’s leading national provider of high-end computational and data-intensive services, with a well-respected reputation for its services, expertise and innovation. NCI is hosted at ANU. NCI is funded by the Australian Government (NCRIS), its major collaboration partners and many participation partners across the Australian research ecosystem. NCI provides computational services including data storage capabilities to the Australian research and industry community.

For more information about this position, please contact Prof Ute Roessner at E: ute.roessner@anu.edu.au, P: 0432517036.

To apply for the role, please see details ‘How to Apply’ at the end.

About the Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is proud to be home to some of the world’s most remarkable individuals: visionaries, influential leaders, pioneering researchers and passionate advocates. Our community is dedicated to driving impactful change on national, regional and global stages. We empower our exceptional staff and students to achieve ambitious goals and pursue brilliant careers, maintaining our status as a leading academic resource for the region.

Our Vision
We are committed to fostering national unity and identity, deepening our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, being at the forefront of research excellence and innovation, and providing world-class education in pivotal areas that shape our worlds future for the better. We strive to be world leaders, pushing the boundaries of knowledge to address global challenges.

Our Campus 
The University's Acton campus is in the heart of Canberra. From here it's an easy walk, bike ride or drive to some of Australia's most significant political and cultural institutions including Australian Parliament House. You'll find all the conveniences of a small suburb including cafes, bars, supermarkets, childcare centres, a newsagency, post office and even a medical centre right on campus! The Acton Campus is well renowned for its landscape setting, with over 10,000 trees and a commitment to maintenance of open space. It's 'park like' environment is a feature that is internationally recognised. 

What we can offer you
Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits: 

• ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases, along with comprehensive benefits, including generous leave policies.
• We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with access to our beautiful, green campus, and a healthy work-life balance. Our full-time positions offer 35-hour work weeks, below the national average.
• We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities. 
• ANU offers salary sacrificing including laptops, childcare, additional superannuation, and more! 
• We offer onsite parking, with salary sacrificing options. 
• We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility). 
• We have on-site gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs. 
• We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces. 
• We care about your wellbeing, with access to the Employee Assistance Program, on-campus Medical Services, and health insurance plan options. 
• And we are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. [HL1] 

ANU is committed to workforce diversity, creating an inclusive workplace, and providing equal employment opportunities to people with diverse backgrounds and identities. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people of all diverse backgrounds, including individuals with non-linear career paths, career gaps or breaks. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more. 

How to Apply
To apply for this role please ensure that your submission includes the following documents:

• A statement showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in no more than two pages (see position description).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact details of two referees.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive, fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require a reasonable adjustment to support you during the interview or selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team. All requests will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and sensitivity.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia. If successful, you will be required to undergo a background check, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.