AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU): Program Manager, Inspiring the ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $91,362 – $105,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded), funded for 3 years

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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The Position

The Program Manager, Inspiring the ACT is responsible for the management, planning, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management of the Inspiring Australia program for the ACT. The program aims to support the Australian Government’s vision to engage all Australians with science and build science engagement capability.

Program Manager, Inspiring the ACT is also responsible for working closely with representatives from the Federal and Territory governments to meet the objectives and guidelines of the Inspiring Australia program.

The Person

We seek a dynamic team player with outstanding interpersonal skills who can swiftly establish productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Science Communication, Professional Science Engagement, or a related field and possess relevant experience in strategic planning, project management, and high-level administrative support. The role requires the ability to coordinate efforts across different units and organizations, manage and deliver workshops and activities, and effectively communicate with diverse individuals both orally and in writing.

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For more information about the position please contact Dr Rachael Rodney Harris on E: Rachael.Rodney@anu.edu.au   

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant 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.