"Assistant Administrator"

• 561486
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Mar 15 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)

Salary package: $79,314 - $85,809 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

The Assistant Administrator will be a member of the College General Administration Team and will work with a collaborative team of professional staff to deliver customer-focused support to academics, students and visitors. The Assistant Administrator will contribute to the efficient and effective provision of general administrative support for staff and students, and will provide advice on a wide range of general administration, finance and human resource matters.

The Person

We are seeking a people focused person who like to solve problems, provide a range of support and works well as part of a team. You will have great people skills, be open to learning and refining processes, and be able to manage your time effectively. Prior experience in interpreting policies, general administration knowledge, combined with great communication skills will be key to building respectful, collaborative, and productive relationships with stakeholders.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Kath Morris, Research School of Chemistry, School Manager, E: kathryn.morris@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. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

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.

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

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.

ANU College of Science and Medicine