Manager, Digital Finance and People Services

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (IT) 

Salary package: Competitive remuneration package including 17% Superannuation 

Term:Full time, Continuing

Location: Acton Canberra or Remote

Position Description: PD & PEWER - SM1 Manager, Digital Finance and People

• Make a difference to the national mission of our world-leading University, its students and staff.
• Enjoy workplace flexibility and be part of a supportive team.

About the Role 

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) Division as Manager, Digital Finance and People Services. This pivotal role will lead the development and delivery of digital services across Finance and Human Resources systems, ensuring ANU remains at the forefront of enterprise technology.

Working under the broad guidance of the Associate Director, Digital University Services, you will champion agile product delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. You'll collaborate across the University to understand business needs, prioritise initiatives, and deliver impactful solutions that support teaching, learning, research, and administration.

Key Duties:

• Lead stakeholder engagement across the University to understand and deliver on digital priorities.
• Manage the delivery of new features and enhancements to Finance and HR systems using agile methodologies.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with strategic goals.
• Prioritise capabilities and manage product backlogs based on stakeholder needs and available resources.
• Oversee vendor relationships and advocate for feature development and support.
• Provide effective leadership and line management to the product team, including mentoring and professional development.
• Foster a customer-centric and agile culture within the team.
• Ensure sustainability of implemented systems through coordinated support and documentation.

About You

We welcome applications from individuals who possess the following attributes:

• Deep domain knowledge of Finance and HR systems, infrastructure, and business processes.
• Proven leadership in digital service delivery within complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing agile product teams and delivering enterprise solutions.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business needs into technology outcomes.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team-building capabilities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in digital services.

For further information about this position, please contact Associate Director, Digital University Services, Ian Willis, E:

About ITS: Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers digital solutions that enable the Australian National University to achieve its strategic goals: a student experience equal to the world's best, and research that transforms society and creates national capability.  ITS is responsible for the University's digital ecosystem and is leading the delivery of the Digital Master Plan, a 10-year strategic roadmap for the transformation of the University's digital capability.

Digital Transformation: Informed by extensive consultation with ANU students and staff, the ANU Digital Master Plan (DMP) is a 10-year vision to transform the way our University does business - how we work and think. Our digital future will transform the experience of ANU for our students, researchers, academics, professional staff and the wider community, and we are seeking great people to be a part of this history-making journey. Click here to learn more. 

What we can offer you

Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits:

• ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases.
• We support flexible and hybrid working, with access to our beautiful, green campus.
• We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility).
• We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
• We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.
• We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.
• ANU offers salary sacrificing including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more
• We offer onsite parking with salary sacrificing options.
• We care about your wellbeing, with access to the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.
• We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements.

ANU is committed to workforce diversity, creating an inclusive workplace, and providing equal employment opportunities to people with diverse backgrounds and identities. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.

Our Vision: Support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future is our mission.

Our Values: Excellence, Original Thinking, Integrity, Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity

How to Apply

To apply for this role please ensure that your submission includes the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in no more than 2 pages.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• The names and contact details of 2 referees.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

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.

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025, 11.55pm (Canberra Time)