Manager, Digital Workspaces

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (IT) 
Salary package: Competitive remuneration package including 17% Superannuation 
Term: Full time, Continuing
Location: Acton, Canberra or Remote

• Make a difference to the national mission of our world-leading University, its students and staff.  
• Enjoy workplace flexibility and be part of a supportive team.

About the Role 

Empower Hybrid Work and Digital Collaboration at The Australian National University. 

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division as Manager, Digital Workspaces. This pivotal role will drive the strategy, delivery, and ongoing enhancement of digital workspace solutions that enable seamless teaching, learning, research, and administration across the University.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of collaboration platforms, endpoint management, virtual desktops, and related services, ensuring they deliver secure, modern, and user-friendly experiences for staff and students in on-site, remote, and hybrid settings. Working closely with the Information Security Office, you will ensure compliance with data protection standards while championing user-centric design and inclusive support models.

In addition, you will monitor emerging technologies, pilot innovative solutions, and manage student computer suites, using data-driven insights to inform future planning. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital workspaces and mobility at ANU.

About You 

You are a visionary and collaborative leader with the skills and drive to transform digital workspaces at ANU. With a degree in Information Technology or equivalent professional experience, you bring a strong record of delivering strategic digital transformation initiatives in complex environments.

Your expertise spans Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory, Power Apps, and Power Automate, alongside experience in IT procurement, software rationalisation, and cost optimisation. You have a proven ability to balance technical requirements with a strong focus on user experience, ensuring digital services are intuitive, reliable, and inclusive.

A strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks enables you to align solutions with ANU’s governance and security standards. With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you build trusted relationships across diverse groups. Your leadership style is inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

For further information about this position, please contact Associate Director Digital University Services, Ian Willis, E: Ian.willis@anu.edu.au

About ITS: Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers digital solutions that enable the Australian National University to achieve its strategic goals: a student experience equal to the world’s best, and research that transforms society and creates national capability.  ITS is responsible for the University’s digital ecosystem and is leading the delivery of the Digital Master Plan, a 10-year strategic roadmap for the transformation of the University’s digital capability.    

Digital Transformation:  Informed by extensive consultation with ANU students and staff, the ANU Digital Master Plan (DMP) is a 10-year vision to transform the way our University does business - how we work and think. Our digital future will transform the experience of ANU for our students, researchers, academics, professional staff and the wider community, and we are seeking great people to be a part of this history-making journey. Click here to learn more.    

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.  
• We support flexible and hybrid working, with access to our beautiful, green campus.  
• We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility).  
• We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.  
• 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.  
• ANU offers salary sacrificing including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more!  
• We offer onsite parking with salary sacrificing options. 
• We care about your wellbeing, with access to the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.  
• We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements.  

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 all diversity groups. 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.   

Our Vision: Support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future is our mission.   

Our Values: Excellence, Original Thinking, Integrity, Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity  

How to Apply  

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

• A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in no more than 2 pages.  
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).   
• The names and contact details of 2 referees.  

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.  

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. 

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.  

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, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.