Interim Director, Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation

Classification: Academic Level E

Salary package: $209,923 - $222,362 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

Position overview

An exciting opportunity to lead the establishment of the new Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET).

Within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, the Centre will play a strategic role in promoting a national collaboration on Indigenous economic empowerment through economic and fiscal policy design and advocacy, translational research, cross sector partnerships, and education and professional development. Working alongside First Nations, governments and industry, the Centre seeks to move beyond problem diagnosis and focus on collaborative actions that further Indigenous economic self-determination and support Indigenous peoples to sustain their unique rights, cultures and connections to the Country.

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia's leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The Position

As the Interim Director, you will play a critical role in the establishment of the Centre, build a highly effective team and lay the foundations of research, education, policy and engagement for the Centre. Reporting to the College Dean, the Director will take a hands-on approach in building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will build the financial and physical resources to support the Centre's establishment and its strategic mission.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, action-oriented leader capable of driving the successful establishment of a nationally significant Centre. The candidate will have expertise in organisational start-up, recruitment, and governance design, coupled with deep cultural integrity and experience working with Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, a recognised leader in their discipline as well as demonstrating resilience, agility, and the ability to build strategic partnerships that lay a strong foundation for the Centre's future impact.

For further information please contact please contact Phillippa Cox, Senior Project Officer, E:

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

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

Please note: The successful candidate 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.