Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia Job No: APTAV114880014 Lead with purpose and drive strategic impact nationally Full time, five (5) year contract, with competitive remuneration North Sydney or Melbourne based Opportunity available to internal candidates only As the Associate Director, Strategy and Operations, you'll ensure the successful delivery and leadership of education and innovation strategies and projects in collaboration with the university's faculties and Research and Enterprise Portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director, PSH Provost and DVCRE and operating with a high degree of autonomy, you'll effectively manage and implement transformational change aligned with Vision 2033 across the university with a broad range of stakeholders, including members of the executive and the Directors of Strategy and Operations. You'll also provide direct and indirect leadership of staff, business partners, contractors and external consultants to ensure projects meet the strategic requirements of the portfolio and university. The successful candidate will be a trusted and credible strategic and project management advisor, providing expertise to the Professional Services Hub, the Provost Portfolio and Research and Enterprise Portfolio to facilitate executive decision-making to achieve the university's mission and organisational outcomes. Contact: General enquiries can be sent to Martin Taylor, Senior Director Strategy & Operations, PSH Provost and DVCRE at: Martin.Taylor@acu.edu.au How to Apply: Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your: Resume. Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions. Applications close: 08-MAR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence. Learn more about Athena Swan OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Lead with purpose and drive strategic impact nationally, in this full time, five (5) year senior management contract.
