School Manager

Classification: Senior Manager 2
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

Position overview
The School Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the School, working closely with the School’s Executive and the College of Science and Medicine Executive to deliver outcomes that progress the School’s, College's and University's vision for excellence in research and education.

The Person
We are looking for;

• A strategic thinker, with a track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships.
• A collaborative team member with proven expertise in leading an administrative team in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in the preparation of briefings, information papers, budget and other reports.
• Project management and/or business process improvement experience, with an ability to partner with colleagues to overcome complex matters in short timeframes.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the contemporary challenges facing the higher education sector.

Area
The Australian National University’s College of Science and Medicine delivers world-class research and education in astronomy, biological sciences, chemistry, Earth sciences, medical research, medicine, physics, and psychology.

The School Manager position will join the Research School of Chemistry (RSC). The School has an enviable reputation as a powerhouse of chemical research, attracting leading chemists from around the country and overseas. Supported by world-class equipment and laboratories housed in a state-of-the-art new building, we conduct pioneering research across the breadth of chemistry, biochemistry and materials science.

For further information please contact Dr Kate Bisshop-Witting, College General Manager E: gm.cosm@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 via: 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 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.

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

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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.