Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed-term (up to 5 years)

Position Description and Selection Criteria:  PD & PEWER Associate Director, Commercial and Capital Finance.docx

Position overview 

The Associate Director, Commercial and Capital Finance is a key member of the Commercial & Capital Finance (C&CF) team within the Financial & Business Services Division (F&BS).  They will be responsible for providing commercial expertise to University Stakeholders to optimise value, manage risk and capitalise on commercial opportunities in supporting the achievement of the University’s strategic goals.

The role is responsible for identifying, developing and supporting the delivery of potential strategic business opportunities, structuring and negotiating complex commercial engagements and supporting the development and maintenance of commercial strategy and policy. 

In addition, the University's extensive insurance program is under the remit of the C&CF team and the Associate Director, Commercial and Capital Finance will play a pivotal role in the placement and annual management of the program.

Our ideal candidate 

You will be experienced in providing strategic, comprehensive and insightful management reporting, analysis and advice and be able to apply that to the University commercial portfolio supporting the achievement of the University's strategic goals.

You will be experienced in managing complex commercial matters and confident to negotiate and deliver effective contract management, in addition to being able to develop, build and maintain effective professional relationships with a range of high-level internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer 

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your leadership skills. 
• The opportunity to network and build relationships with a diverse client group at the heart of Australia's finest university 
• A switched-on team of Finance and Commercial professionals with a "can do" attitude and a fantastic team dynamic. 
• Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefit salary sacrificing options 
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city's doorstep 

For further information, please contact Director, Commercial Management & Procurement, Si Kayser, T: +61 429 355 807 E: si.kayser@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

 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 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. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 11:55pm (AEDT)