"HDR Examinations Officer"

HDR Examinations Officer

561290

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Fixed Term

Closing at: Mar 3 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)

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

Terms: Full-time, fixed term (until March 2027)

The ANU Graduate Research School, headed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research Training), provides the academic leadership, strategic direction and oversight of the University’s Higher Degree Research Programs to ensure delivery of high-quality, internationally benchmarked research programs.

The Graduate Research School delivers higher degree research (HDR) governance, administration and training. The Graduate Research School is client-focused and aims to deliver seamless, responsive, consistent, and effective services, advice and support to HDR candidates and staff.

The Position overview

As an HDR Examinations Officer, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the Examinations, Prizes and Events pillar within the Graduate Research School.

Your responsibilities will include providing front-line reception and customer service support, liaising with students and staff, and delivering project and administrative assistance. You will help ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Graduate Research School services to HDR students and university staff, a providing positive experience for all stakeholders.

The Person

The ideal candidate is well-organised, approachable, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service. They will have a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to confidently manage competing priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare routine correspondence and liaise professionally with an independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

For further information please contact, Chihyon Meneses, Deputy Manager, Operations, Graduate Research School T: +61 2 6125 4820, E: Chihyon.Meneses@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. 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.

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.