Director, Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (Indigenous Identified Position)

Director, Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation

Position Description

Classification: Professional SM5

Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years)

Position overview:

(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role)

This is an exciting leadership opportunity as the inaugural Centre Director to drive the successful establishment of a nationally significant Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET)—an Indigenous-led Centre driving research, education, policy and partnerships to unlock a stronger, fairer economy.

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 Centre Director, you will play a critical leadership 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 establishing effective partnerships to drive 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.

Pipeline Talent is assisting ANU with this appointment. To discuss this opportunity in the strictest of confidence please contact Dave Collins at Pipeline Talent. A detailed candidate application pack including position description and selection criteria is available on request.

E: dave@pipelinetalent.com.au

Applications close on Sunday 12 July, 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Please note, ANU is not accepting applications through this job portal. All applications should be directed to dave@pipelinetalent.com.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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.