Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Job No: APTAV129564#004
* Partner with executive leadership to shape ACU's global strategy, drive portfolio performance and influence decisions that matter.
* ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
* Join a high‐performing, trusted team environment with direct exposure to executive decision making, operating as a strategic thought partner to shape the future direction of the Portfolio.
* Full time, fixed‐term role until December 2026 at our North Sydney or Melbourne campuses.
About The Role
Operating within the Global Portfolio, the Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning partners closely with the Pro Vice‐Chancellor Global (PVC Global) to shape, integrate and enable the strategic direction of the Global Portfolio. The role contributes to the development and integration of the Global Portfolio's strategic direction, ensuring alignment to Vision 2033, the Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and institutional priorities. It shapes the forward agenda for Global through structured planning, prioritisation and clear sequencing of initiatives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the position works across faculties and professional portfolios to integrate global priorities into institutional planning and decision‐making. The role provides strategic insight, options and advice to support executive judgement, investment decisions and risk management in a complex and evolving higher education environment. The emphasis of the role is on strategy, portfolio optimisation and executive advisory. While informed by evidence and performance data, the role's primary focus is shaping direction, enabling informed choices and strengthening delivery discipline across the portfolio.
For full position details, refer to the position description.
Contact
General enquiries can be sent to Richard Dobek, Pro Vice‐Chancellor, Global at:
What We Offer
* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $160,162 – $170,900 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $135,360 – $144,538 (pro rata) pa (HEW 9), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed‐term staff.
* Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
* As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.
How To Apply
* Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process.
* Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
o Resume.
o Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
o Brief online responses to any pre‐screening employment questions.
Applications close: 11‐APR‐2026 at 11:59 pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‐employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender‐based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements as well as a team management profile assessment.
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au)
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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact to discuss your requirements in confidence.
About ACU
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
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