Manager, Digital Research Applications

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) invites applications for the role of Manager, Digital Research Applications (SM1). You will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of a portfolio of research-focused digital platforms and services used by researchers and HDR candidates.

Reporting to Information Technology Services, you will define priorities, manage roadmaps, oversee agile delivery and cultivate vendor partnerships to advance ANU’s research excellence and user experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Experience with agile delivery and product/service management.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, enhancement and continuous improvement of research-focused digital platforms and services.
• Define priorities, manage product roadmaps, oversee agile delivery.
• Build vendor partnerships and collaborate with academic and professional stakeholders.

Job description

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Information Technology)

Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Continuing

About the Position

Join the Australian National University (ANU) and play a pivotal role in shaping the digital services that support world-class research. As the Manager, Digital Research Applications (SM1), you will lead the delivery, enhancement and continuous improvement of a portfolio of research-focused digital platforms and services that enable researchers and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates across the University. Working within Digital Research Services, you will collaborate with academic and professional stakeholders to define priorities, manage product roadmaps, oversee agile delivery, and build strong vendor partnerships. This role provides an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, enhance the researcher experience, and ensure ANU remains at the front‑of‑the‑line of technology‑enabled research support.

The Area

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides corporate IT services to ANU staff, students and visitors in support of achieving excellence in research, teaching and public policy. These services include network, communications, computing platforms, data storage, desktop and mobile access, enterprise systems, student learning environments, and IT security. The work of ITS is coordinated with services provided within and by University Colleges and other Service Divisions to form a cohesive, University‑wide information services infrastructure.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in product, service or application management within complex organisations. They will have demonstrated expertise in digital research services, research applications or enterprise technology platforms, and a proven ability to deliver complex technology initiatives using agile methodologies. The successful candidate will possess outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills, enabling them to build collaborative relationships across academic and professional communities. They will have experience leading high‑performing teams, managing organisational change and driving strategic outcomes, with a commitment to delivering innovative, customer‑focused digital solutions that support research excellence at ANU.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence.