Manager, Technical Services

Position Number: 562300

Location: Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Employment Type: Continuing

Closing Date: Jul 12 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)

Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

Position overview

• Join the Australian National University working with the School of Art & Design and School of Music, delivering studio-based education and practice-led research across visual arts, design, music, and art theory.
• Provide senior operational and technical leadership, ensuring specialist studios, equipment, and facilities are managed safely, efficiently, and aligned with teaching and research priorities.
• Oversee technical services, including staff leadership, asset and resource management, WHS compliance, financial planning, and strategic advice to support the School’s performance and reputation.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and generous superannuation, supporting work–life balance and long-term financial wellbeing.

The Area

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information please contact Cathie Gough, T: 6125 5702 E: gm.cass@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 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.

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.