"General Manager"

Terms: Full-time, Fixed-term (5 years)

Location: Canberra

Level: Senior Manager 4

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, Governance and Policy is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our executive team.

The College of Law, Governance and Policy brings together key areas of expertise in legal studies, public policy, health, public administration, governance, and related disciplines. It comprises four Schools and other academic and research units focused on shaping and informing law, policy, health and governance at national and global levels.

The General Manager plays a critical leadership role, providing strategic and operational direction to support the College’s academic mission. In close partnership with the Dean, the General Manager ensures the effective delivery of the College’s teaching, research support, and engagement priorities through high-quality business and professional services.

The role is accountable for the implementation of operational plans, sound financial and resource management, and the delivery of efficient and responsive services across all professional staff functions. The General Manager also acts as a key representative of the College within the University and with external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in managing financial, human, and physical resources; a strong track record of working collaboratively to deliver strategic outcomes in complex environments; and demonstrated leadership in building and guiding high-performing teams.

For more information on the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy visit our webpage,

For further information and a copy of the candidate information booklet including the position description and selection criteria, please contact Priyanka Gaitonde, Executive Search Business Partner, ANU Executive Search on executivesearch@anu.edu.au

Applications Close: 11.55 pm AEDT, Sunday 22 February 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure which sets out the types of checks required by each type of position.

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