ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) - Project Coordinator

About the opportunity

Joining us, you will play an integral role in the daily operations, stakeholder engagement, and independently managing projects of functional significance for the portfolio. As a doer, you will work closely with Executive Officer and the Head of Operations, to ensure the portfolio key priorities are effectively managed and you will get an opportunity to contribute to the University's Indigenous strategy formulation.

The role will work in a collaborative manner to provide high level administrative support for the portfolio operations across a range of activities and contribute to the effective coordination, planning and control of projects. The position assists the Head of Operations with a wide range of general administration, financial, human resource, and project support matters.

About the First Nations Portfolio

The First Nations Portfolio (FNP) works with colleagues across the University to ensure The Australian National University is a world leader in teaching and research of First Nations issues. It also works to ensure that the University makes a leading contribution to national policy in the relationship between Indigenous Australians and the nation.

FNP provides an environment for debating significant and strategic issues and seeks to partner with communities, their representative organisations and enterprises to further the status, recognition and lives of Indigenous peoples. Achieving this outcome requires constant attention to impact, engagement and partnership with First Nations communities, and a commitment to innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to our work.

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $98,387 – $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Sarwat Maqbool, Head of Operations, First Nations Portfolio, E: sarwat.maqbool@anu.edu.au or M: 0433870056

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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. No longer than two pages.
• 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.

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 and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing Date: Monday, 27 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)