Senior Project Manager (DSS)
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Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
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Closing at: Aug 10 2026 - 23:55 AEST
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Information Technology)
Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed term (up to 2 years)
ANU is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers, and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally, and globally. ANU attracts exceptional staff and students, through education and enrichment programs, helps them achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers. Ranked in the top 50 universities globally, the first Australian university to be recognised in this elite tier, ANU continues to be an academic resource for the whole of Australia.
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides corporate IT services to ANU staff, students and visitors in support of achieving excellence in research, teaching and public policy. These services include network, communications, computing platforms, data storage, desktop and mobile access, enterprise systems, student learning environments, and IT security. The work of ITS is coordinated with services provided within and by University Colleges and other Service Divisions to form a cohesive, University-wide information services infrastructure. This role is critical as part of the ANU Digital Plan, working across a team providing delivery leadership and expertise to ensure the University’s programs achieve the highest standards.
Position overview: Under the broad direction of the Associate Director, Digital Student Services, the Senior Project Manager will oversee the inception, execution and review of key ITS projects aimed at achieving the University’s strategic objectives. To achieve this, the Senior Project Manager may work alone or in a small team but will engage with a broad group of stakeholders, including ITS functional teams, Colleges, Service Divisions, Executives and vendors and external partners as required. The Senior Project Manager is required to deliver on time, budget and to the quality expectations of the customer with a focus on ensuring that the agreed outcomes of the project are delivered. They are expected to apply the agreed project management methodology as relevant for the project.
For further information please contact Michael Bobele, Acting Associate Director, Digital Student Services, E: michael.bobele@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
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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.