Provost And Senior Vice-President

Classification: Academic, Senior Executive
Terms: Full-time, Fixed-term (5 years)
The Australian National University is seeking a highly experienced senior leader to join ANU as its Provost and Senior Vice-President.
The Australian National University (ANU) with our distinctive national mission is unique to Australia. Founded in 1946 as a key part of Australia's post-war nation building, ANU was created to provide our nation with a university comparable with the world's best institutions.
The future for ANU is focusing on our distinctive mission, remarkable legacy, vibrant culture and tremendous assets. Across our integrated research and innovation, education and engagement missions, the University is focused on achieving excellence in all that we do, in service to our nation.
The Provost and Senior Vice-President is responsible for supporting the Vice-Chancellor and President in leading and managing the University, and delivering the ANU Strategic Plan with a particular focus on integrated management of the University's academic activities, encompassing education, research and innovation and the student and staff experience. As the chief academic officer of the University, serving under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor and President the role will work closely with and lead the team of College Deans, Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic) and (Research & Innovation) to drive the strategic outcomes of the University.
The Provost and Senior Vice-President is tasked with the cohesive implementation of the University's overall academic mission centrally, in Colleges and with our community. The role will also provide support to meet the University's responsibilities to First Nations' peoples as students, colleagues, and members of our community.
This role is a unique opportunity for an outstanding leader with exceptional academic distinction and the highest professional standing, with a demonstrated ability to provide senior academic leadership in a world-class, 21st century, university.
Strong orientation to cross-disciplinary and cross-organisation collaborations, as well proven excellence in communication and collaborative engagement to achieve strategic outcomes in highly complex settings, a demonstrated commitment to building, implementing and innovating systems and processes that drive academic excellence, respect and inclusivity, consistent with the culture of a world leading university in the 21st century.
Outstanding record of strategic delivery and innovation within an academic and/or research with a proven capability and experience in the management of significant human, financial and strategic resources within a complex organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to obtain a copy of the information booklet, please contact Christie O'Higgins, Manager, Executive Search, ANU Executive Search on +61 2 6125 2555 or
Please note advertising closes on 21 January 2024 at 11:55 pm AEDT.
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
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing at: Jan 21 2024 at 23:55 AEDT