Associate Director, Assets and Maintenance

Associate Director, Assets and Maintenance

• 561905

• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

• Continuing

• Closing at: Apr 7 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Position Description

Classification: Senior Manager 2

Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Continuing

Position overview

The mission of the Campus Environment Division is to enable academic excellence at The Australian National University through integrated and innovative facilities and project delivery. The Division comprises five key portfolios: Operations, Infrastructure and Planning, Corporate, Environmental Sustainability, and University House.

The Associate Director, Assets and Maintenance is a senior leadership role within the Operations Portfolio, responsible for strategic asset management, maintenance planning, and landscape and conservation services across the University. This role ensures the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high-performing campus environments aligned with The Australian National University’s mission and values.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across maintenance, WHS, and landscape services, manage large budgets, and drive innovation through data and technology integration. This position plays a key role in shaping the University’s physical environment and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and best practice frameworks.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced property and maintenance leader with:

• Postgraduate qualifications and 10+ years senior management experience in complex property environments
• Proven expertise in infrastructure, maintenance and asset lifecycle management across building systems
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic advisory capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership in WHS compliance and safety culture development
• Experience managing large budgets and commercial partnerships
• A collaborative, innovative mindset and commitment to excellence and integrity

Campus Environment maintains and enhances the University’s physical environment, creating and maintaining sustainable state-of-the-art facilities,Ölandscape and infrastructure across multiple locations. Campus Environment’s remit includes major construction projects, engineering services, commercial leasing, venues and accommodation, safety and compliance, and environmental sustainability.

The Operations Portfolio is responsible for managing and coordinating the delivery of operational services within the Division. This includes Sustainability programs and projects, as well as the management of Cleaning, Waste, Recycling, Gardens and Grounds, Security, and Remote Sites.

For more information, please contact: Mark Talbot, A/G Director Operations, Operations E: mark.talbotanu.edu.au

 The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on  indigenous.employmentanu.edu.au    
 
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit  services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclus...   

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 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.

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