Careers

ANZSOG is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as our inaugural Practice Fellow, First Nations & Māori Impact. This senior, part-time role (8-12 days per month) will provide strategic guidance, purposeful engagement and expert insight to strengthen First Nations & Māori perspectives in public governance. Over an initial 1-year term, the Practice Fellow’s work program will traverse three priorities:

• leadership and development of a new ANZSOG First Nations & Māori strategy, aligned with ANZSOG Strategy 2030 and the challenges and priorities of government transformation, a strategy which will guide a comprehensive and integrated work and growth program across the School;
• guiding ANZSOG’s commitment as a learning organisation to elevating the leadership of First Nations and Māori public servants and building the skills, mindsets and capabilities within the public sector that are integral to improving the policies and services that affect First Nations and Māori communities; and
• advising ANZSOG’s leadership on cultural and strategic matters.

We are looking for an experienced leader with deep expertise in First Nations and Māori governance and government transformation, a strong track record in strategic leadership, and the ability to integrate cultural perspectives into public sector policies, leadership development and organisations. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilitation and engagement, thought leadership, and providing strategic advice to senior executives and boards. This is a unique opportunity to build capability and advance meaningful outcomes for First Nations and Māori communities.

Please submit enquiries or expressions of interest to James Green at recruitment@anzsog.edu.au.

We are seeking a dedicated Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Finance Team in a 14-month contract to cover a parental leave. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in enabling financial planning and analysis activities across ANZSOG.

This role requires a highly skilled professional with experience in developing and implementing forecasts, budgets, and business plans. You will provide expert financial analysis and advice to support strategic and operational decision-making, and drive performance improvements across various business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Finance team and stakeholders to deliver forecasts, annual budgets, and cash flow projections. Monitor financial performance and identify discrepancies.
• Identify trends and improve business operations by leveraging data, driving efficiency in processes, and proposing financial solutions to business challenges.
• Produce financial reports, conduct variance analysis, and support senior management in interpreting financial performance. Assist in refining financial reporting systems for greater business relevance.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the General Ledger, reconcile balance sheets, and assist with tasks such as audit support, taxation, and accounts receivables.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and key stakeholders to ensure best practices in financial management across ANZSOG.

This role will be offered as a 14-month contract to cover parental leave. Full position description is provided here.

Salary: $110,000 – $120,000

Location: Melbourne

Any queries about the roles can be sent to recruitment@anzsog.edu.au.

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We are seeking a dedicated Business Development Advisor to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Business Development Manager, you will play a key role providing essential support to the Business Development team by assisting with client engagement, administrative tasks, and data management.

This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration across the team. The Advisor will support business development initiatives, coordinate outreach efforts, and contribute to market insights and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying and researching potential government agencies and department opportunities.
• Support outreach efforts by preparing briefing notes, presentation materials, and follow-up correspondence.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling appointments and preparing meeting agendas.
• Assist in managing a community of Learning & Development (L&D) and Organisational Development (OD) professionals by maintaining contact lists and tracking engagement.
• Support the Business Development Manager in managing key accounts by ensuring timely follow-ups and responses.
• Maintain and update Salesforce records, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

This role will be offered as a 2 year fixed-term contract. Full position description is provided here.

Salary: $95,000 – $105,000

Location: Melbourne, Sydney

Any queries about the roles can be sent to recruitment@anzsog.edu.au.

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We are seeking a dedicated Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Business Development Director, you will play a key role in executing ANZSOG’s business development strategy to grow the reach, uptake and value of our programs and services.

The ideal candidate will leverage market intelligence and develop strong partnerships to contribute to ANZSOG’s success. They will work alongside other business development colleagues and collaborate across the school to apply a customer lens to our operations and processes to enable successful commercial outcomes.

• Identify, engage, and develop relationships with key government agencies and departments to expand business opportunities.
• Conduct meaningful, consultative discussions with potential clients to generate interest and awareness of ANZSOG’s services.
• Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, ensuring all activities drive measurable business outcomes.
• Build and maintain a strong community of Learning & Development (L&D) and Organisational Development (OD) professionals within government sectors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, understanding client needs and delivering proactive, tailored support.
• Track and manage leads, opportunities, and sales performance within Salesforce.

This role will be offered as a 2 year fixed-term contract. Full position description is provided here.

Salary: $125,000 – $135,000

Location: Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra

Any queries about the roles can be sent to recruitment@anzsog.edu.au.

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We are seeking a dedicated Research Strategic Communications and Engagement Coordinator to join our dynamic Academic team in a fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Research and Knowledge Translation Director, and based in our Sydney or Melbourne Office, you will play a key role supporting and contributing to the development of the Research Program within the Academic portfolio as guided by the strategic objectives of ANZSOG.

This role is pivotal in supporting the school’s intellectual environment through the execution of ANZSOGs academic outreach and fellows initiatives and organising and mobilising research content for our jurisdiction stakeholders and audiences. This will involve planning, development and management of agreed materials and initiatives consistent with the Research Program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support quality processes to deliver against schedules for strategic research communications. This includes ensuring that a schedule of research outreach and exchange is aligned with/informs ANZSOG production cycles as well as working with partner needs.
• Undertake systematised collection of information/feedback on external engagement with translated materials and with fellows’ activities – uptake and impact.
• Provide coordination and support in developing and promoting a collegial and impact-oriented environment for resident/visiting academic fellows relevant to Research program objectives.
• Ecosystem mapping for knowledge exchange: Maintain and leverage accurate information on relevant activities, partnerships, and outputs of our research partners and their fields (institutes/centres and individuals) and public sector agency needs and interests.
• Triage research translation materials and activities as scheduled to support accessible and engaging collateral. Undertake internal and external liaison to ensure the production and dissemination of collateral.
• Co-produce and coordinate bespoke materials, for example, low-cost audio-visual collateral for website (e.g. re-packaging excerpts from recorded presentations), leveraging automated digital technology as appropriate.
• Other duties as required, consistent with ANZSOG’s values

This role will be offered as a 12-months fixed-term contract. Full position description is available here.

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per year

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Any queries about the roles can be sent to recruitment@anzsog.edu.au.

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