"Centre Manager"

Classification: Senior Manager 2

Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: Centre Manager.pdf

Position overview

As the Centre Manager, you will play a critical role in the establishing and leading the operations of the Centre. Reporting to the Centre Director, the Centre Manager will take a hands-on approach in building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will establish the Centre’s operational systems and build the financial and physical resources necessary to support the Centre’s establishment and its strategic mission.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, action-oriented leader capable of driving the successful establishment of a nationally significant Centre. The candidate will have expertise in operations, finance, HR and contracting in complex environments, coupled with deep cultural integrity and experience working with Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and trusted operator, demonstrating resilience, agility and the ability to build strategic partnerships that lay a strong foundation for the Centre’s future impact.

Within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, the Centre will play a strategic role in promoting a national collaboration on Indigenous economic empowerment through economic and fiscal policy design and advocacy, translational research, cross sector partnerships, and education and professional development. Working alongside First Nations, governments and industry, the Centre seeks to move beyond problem diagnosis and focus on collaborative actions that further Indigenous economic self-determination and support Indigenous peoples to sustain their unique rights, cultures and connections to the Country.

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

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.

Closing date: Sunday, 11 January 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT)