Classification: Senior Manager 2
Salary package: Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of June 2030.

- Lead the development of CIET's education and professional development portfolio
- Build culturally grounded programs that strengthen First Nations economic capability
- Help establish a nationally significant First Nations-led policy centre

Position overview

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a First Nations-led policy centre at The Australian National University, advancing First Nations economic self-determination. Through research, policy, partnerships and education, CIET works alongside First Nations leaders and rights holders, governments, industry and investors to influence economic and institutional reform, strengthen capability and expand opportunities for First Nations peoples to build and manage wealth..

We are seeking an experienced senior leader to establish and lead the Centre's education and professional development portfolio.

Working closely with the Centre Director, the Associate Director will lead the design, piloting and delivery of executive education, professional development and other capability-building initiatives.

The position

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will:

- Develop culturally grounded curricula, microcredentials, masterclasses, tools and resources that draw on First Nations knowledges, Centre research, policy expertise and practitioner experience.
- Work with First Nations partners to ensure programs respond to their priorities, recognise cultural authority and protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).
- Build and manage executive education partnerships across First Nations organisations, government,



industry, philanthropy, education providers and international Indigenous institutions, and represent the Centre in senior forums.
- Oversee the pipeline program, delivery models, workforce, resources and budgets, and identify funding and earned-income opportunities.
- Maintain effective governance, quality assurance, risk management, evaluation and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
- Lead and develop the Education and Career development team, fostering a collaborative, accountable and culturally safe team culture.
- Contribute to First Nations leadership of the Centre and provide advice on Centre-wide strategy, planning, governance and reporting.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish and grow a nationally significant Centre at a critical stage of its development.

For further information please contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant via email on [email protected]

Application information

All applications to be submitted via the link below:

https://www.fprs.com.au/jobview/associate-director-education-and-professional-development/e15dd095-2a53-4e8b-a816-53c4b878649d/

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.

📌 Associate Director, Education and Professional Development (Indigenous Identified) (Canberra)
🏢 Australian National University
📍 Canberra