Strategic Partnerships Director

Classification: Senior Manager 3

Salary package: Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of June 2030.

This is an Indigenous Identified position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lead a nationally significant reform agenda
Work alongside First Nations leaders and organisations driving change
Shape how research, policy and partnerships come together to deliver impact
Be part of a new, high-profile Centre building momentum quickly

Position overview

Step into a senior leadership role shaping national First Nations economic reform.

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is an Indigenous-led national hub advancing economic self-determination through research, policy and partnerships. Working alongside the First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance (the Alliance) - a collective of First Nations-led organisations, statutory authorities and national leaders - CIET plays a key role in shaping and delivering a national reform agenda.

The Strategic Partnerships Director leads the Alliance Secretariat and drives the partnerships and engagement agenda across CIET and the Alliance.

This is a high-impact role working across government, First Nations organisations, industry and philanthropy to deliver structural change.

The position

Reporting to the Centre Director, you will lead the Alliance Secretariat and drive delivery of its strategy and priorities.

• Drive cross-sector collaboration to progress national reform priorities
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with First Nations leaders, government, industry and philanthropy
• Translate research into policy and practical outcomes
• Provide high-level advice, briefings and communications
• Represent CIET and the Alliance in key national forums
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing team

This role is central to coordinating activity across CIET and the Alliance and ensuring alignment, delivery and impact.

This role is central to coordinating activity across CIET and the Alliance and ensuring alignment, delivery and impact across a complex stakeholder environment.

For further information please contact Corinne Payne, CIET Centre Manager, Corinne.Payne@anu.edu.au

This is an Indigenous Identified position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 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 17 May 2026 11.55pm (Canberra time)