"Administration Officer"

Administration Officer

• 559550
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing (Contingent Funded)
• Closing at: Mar 15 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2027.

• Be part of a unique initiative between the Australian Government and the Australian National University (ANU)
• Work with a respected, high-profile institution, offering a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
• Join a supportive, collegial small team
• Enjoy a beautiful, well-maintained campus and flexible working arrangements

Position overview

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

Crawford School of Public Policy is Australia’s leading public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in national security, economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Indo-Pacific and Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia. The ANU National Security College (NSC) is a joint venture between the ANU and the Australian Government and sits within Crawford School of Public Policy, CLGP.

The NSC conducts programs relating to national security policy including executive and professional development courses, policy engagement, postgraduate education and research. As the primary administrative contact for the National Security College, this role provides high-level coordination across HR, finance, governance, and compliance. Working within a small team and under broad direction, the position liaises with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring effective policy application, compliance, and operational support.

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

For further information please contact Joanne Sutherland, Business Manager, E: Joanne.Sutherland@anu.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.employment@anu.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 https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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.
• Must be an Australian Citizen

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, be an Australian Citizen to be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security clearance and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.