Academic Skills Officer

  • 559970
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Sep 14 2025 - 23:55 AEST

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $85,434 – $93,200 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

  • Join a collaborative and student-focused team within the Academic Skills team
  • Contribute to academic success and student equity across ANU
  • Coordinate and support innovative learning development program

Position overview

The Academic Skills Officer plays a key role in supporting student learning and academic success across the Australian National University. Based within the University Library’s Academic Skills team, this position contributes to the delivery of academic literacies and learning development services for students from all disciplines.

Working under the general direction of a Learning Adviser, the Academic Skills Officer will coordinate core academic skills programs, support the delivery of workshops and consultations, and contribute to the development of online and in-person resources. The role involves liaising with academic and professional staff, supervising casual student staff, and ensuring access to high-quality academic skills support across the University.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting student learning experiences.

For further details contact Jane McGettigan, Learning Adviser, T: +61 2 6125 4594, E: jane.mcgettigan@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

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.

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