Senior Manager (Operations)

Classification: ANU Senior Manager 2
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time: Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

The Position

The Senior Manager (Operations) will lead the execution of the Centre for Personalised Medicine (CPM) Business Plan, driving strategic objectives and delivering key milestones. As CPM is a partnership initiative, the role will bring together multiple existing and emerging program components into a cohesive, high-performing Centre, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Senior Manager will cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration, gather insights, and shape new research opportunities. They will oversee a team of technicians and researchers, ensuring smooth operations, compliance with grant requirements, and adherence to governance obligations.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in conceptualising, leading and delivering complex research programs from start-up through to completion, while meeting milestones and managing budgets effectively. They will possess exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams of managers and technical staff and foster productive relationships with academic and professional colleagues, as well as external partners. Extensive experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships across academia, industry and government is essential.

For further information please contact, Kerry Gherbavaz, T: +61 2 6125 4500, E: kerry.gherbavaz@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 this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.