NCI is a nationally significant research infrastructure capability supported through NCRIS

and a network of major collaborating organisations, including the Australian National

University, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia, the University

of New South Wales and the NSW Government. Operational funding and strategic

capital investment are provided through a combination of Australian Government

investment, partner contributions and service-based revenue. NCI is hosted by the

Australian National University and governed by a Board comprising representatives of

collaborating organisations together with independent members. While operating within

the University's governance framework and complying with relevant ANU policies and

statutory obligations, NCI serves a national mission on behalf of the Australian research

and innovation community.

The Director is accountable to the NCI Board for the effective stewardship of NCI’s

resources, the delivery of its strategic objectives, and the performance of the

organisation. The Director works closely with the Board Chair and the ANU Pro Vice-

Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities) through the Executive Panel to

implement Board strategy, support effective governance, and ensure alignment between

NCI’s national mission and its operational delivery. The position requires extensive

engagement with government, research institutions, industry partners, international

collaborators and funding agencies.



The Director is expected to represent NCI and

contribute thought leadership on the future of advanced computing, data infrastructure,

artificial intelligence, digital research platforms and related national capability priorities.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including experience leading diverse teams, building capability, and supporting professional growth.
- Strategic planning and organizational management skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a large institution.
- Robust stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with academic, professional, industry, and government partners.
- Excellent communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities suitable for senior-level forums.
- Sound financial and resource management skills, with experience overseeing budgets, contracts, and operational performance.
- Knowledge of higher education or research environments, including governance, compliance, and policy frameworks, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, and experience fostering a respectful, culturally aware workplace.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent senior leadership experience in academia, public sector, or a comparable complex organization.

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📌 Director (Canberra)
🏢 The Australian National University
📍 Canberra