Chief Operations Officer, Ceat

7 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**:ANU Senior Manager 2
**Salary package**:$137,231 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Term**:Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

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; and
- Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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**The Position**

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is a key member of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Agri-Technology (CEAT) executive team, providing strategic advice and leadership. The COO oversees the Centre's ongoing operations and is responsible for revenue building and guiding business development.

**The Person**

You will be an experienced and efficient leader who has excellent communication and people skills, exemplary work ethic, and a strong understanding of the university's business functions such as HR, Finance, and Marketing. Your experience and understanding of the university finance system and budget allocation process would be highly regarded.

**The Centre**

The CEAT is driven by the desire to build an innovation ecosystem where research and technology is targeted to agricultural challenges independent of traditional discipline boundaries. We build partnerships with industry, researchers and government to grow an ecosystem where people thrive and innovate and agri-food solutions evolve.

We offer our professional staff a dynamic and flexible working environment with excellent training and career development opportunities, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive team.

The CEAT is an ANU Innovation Institute, established under the university Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) portfolio. This is currently hosted by the College of Science.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.

**Application information**
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- Psychometric test
- 45 minute interview using behavioural interview questions

**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.

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