"Executive Search Consultant"

Executive Search Consultant

• 561485
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Feb 18 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) 

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

Terms: Full time, Continuing

The Australian National University (ANU) is one of the world’s top research universities, ranked among the top 32 globally. Established in 1946 by an Act of Federal Parliament to help shape the future of the nation, ANU continues to build on these strong foundations. We are committed to attracting and retaining the world’s best academic and professional colleagues, fostering a culture of excellence in everything we do. To support this ambition, ANU has a dedicated in‑house Executive Search function that leads all executive search activity and facilitates senior leadership appointments and strategic hires.

We are seeking an Executive Search Consultant to join our small, high-performing team. In this role you will work closely with the ANU Executive Search leadership team, contributing high-quality recruitment research and guidance. You will be an integral team member, identifying and engaging prospective candidates and sources, maintaining talent pipelines and preparing targeted search strategies - while managing high-level processes in-line with best practice and policy.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced resourcer or recruiter who excels in candidate care, values genuine collaboration, brings strong recruitment research and relationship-building capability and enjoys working within a small, professional and values-driven specialist team.

For a confidential discussion please contact Christie O'Higgins, Manager, ANU Executive Search, E: christie.ohiggins@anu.edu.au or 02 6125 2555

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 candidate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three potential referees who might be consulted regarding your potential suitability for the role, note they will only be contacted with your permission in the final stage of the process.

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

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and has to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.