Position Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research,
teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning
the region.
Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and is the public
policy school at The Australian National University. The Schools approach to public policy draws upon disciplinary
excellence in the core areas of economics, government, environment and development, and also deep geographical
knowledge of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia.
The Deputy Manager, International Development, provides strategic support and advice to the School regarding its
international engagement and activities. The position is responsible for identifying key international development
opportunities for the School, particularly in Asia, to elevate the Schools profile and standing as a leading public policy
school.
Role Statement:
Under the broad direction of the School Manager, the Deputy Manager, International Development will:
1. Engage with key academic and professional staff at Crawford School to assess the current state of
engagement between the School and Asia and the Pacific, and to identify priority areas for potential
growth and outreach.
2. Strengthen and maintain existing partnerships across the ANU, non-government organisations and the
public service, to identify opportunities for international engagement as well as supporting Alumni
engagement in the region
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing international education and outreach opportunities in a
university or similar complex environment, in public policy fields of relevance to government and academia.
2. Demonstrated capacity to cultivate productive working relationships and to liaise effectively with a wide range of
key stakeholders, including government and academic colleagues.
3. Proven high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise
manner to a wide range of audiences.
4. Demonstrated experience in project management involving national and international relationships with a broad
and diverse range of stakeholders to successfully deliver specified outcomes within defined project parameters.
5. Demonstrated high level organisational ability to work with accuracy, set priorities and meet multiple deadlines
within required timeframes and to work effectively both in a small team environment and independently.
6. Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in
a University context.
References:
General Staff Classification Descriptors
Academic Minimum Standards
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