Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-Time, Continuing
Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO67_Senior Administration Officer.pdf
- Support strategic research partnerships and external engagement across ANU.
- Join a high-performing team contributing to research partnerships outcomes and impact.
In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80.
Position overview
The Strategic Research Partnerships (SRP) team supports the development and delivery of collaborative research partnerships that advance the Australian National University's research, innovation and impact objectives. Working across the University, the team facilitates engagement with industry, government and external stakeholders while supporting strategic initiatives, partnership development and research collaboration activities.
The Senior Administration Officer provides high-level administrative, operational and reporting support to the Strategic Research Partnerships team. The role is responsible for coordinating stakeholder enquiries, maintaining partnership databases and records, preparing reports and briefing materials, providing secretariat support to committees and working groups, supporting contract and partnership administration activities, and assisting with the delivery of events and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, together with the ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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 further information please contact Dr Edward Bertram, Head of Strategic Partnerships, T: +61 2 6125 1328 E: Edward.Bertram@anu.edu.au
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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)