Director, Operations and Infrastructure

ANU

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Competitive salary pyckage; + 17% super; not speci...
On-site
Leading complex operations portfolios
Long-term strategic planning expertise
Budget management and cost control
The Director provides strategic direction to deliver world-class, safe, sustainable, and inclusive campus environments supporting teaching and research

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic direction to deliver world-class, safe, sustainable, and inclusive campus environments supporting teaching and research.
  • This role requires evidence-based decision-making using data and benchmarking to optimize operations, manage risk, and prioritize investment.
  • The successful candidate must lead large, diverse teams through periods of change while fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic direction to deliver world-class, safe, sustainable, and inclusive campus environments supporting teaching and research.

Salary

Competitive salary package; Plus 17% superannuation; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading complex operations portfolios
  • Long-term strategic planning expertise
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Data-driven decision making frameworks
  • Risk management and compliance oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement with senior leaders

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education sector
  • Public sector operational background
  • Empathetic people leadership style
  • Customer-centric service delivery mindset
  • Commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Ability to navigate organizational change

Key Requirements

  • Substantial experience leading complex operations
  • Rights to live and work in Australia
  • Satisfactory background check clearance
  • Senior executive leadership track record

Work Rights

Must have rights to live and work in Australia

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