Administration Assistant

The Position

Administrative Focused Role (x1):

The Administration Assistant will support day-to-day student administration activities, including responding to enquiries, assisting with enrolment and program processes, maintaining student records, and providing logistical support for coursework administration. The role will also help support class timetabling and provide general support to academics and program staff on student-related matters.

Working in a busy and supportive team environment, the position contributes to smooth and responsive service delivery, accurate record-keeping and clear communication with students, staff and central service areas.

Operations Focused Role (x1):

The Administration Assistant will provide practical and reliable administrative support for College operations. The role will assist with tasks such as managing stationery and office supplies, managing room bookings, coordinating minor maintenance requests, supporting academics with administrative requirements and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of college spaces and activities.

The Person

We are looking for an organised and approachable team member with strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to supporting students and academics. You will have good communication skills, confidence using digital and administrative systems, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in student services, customer service or office administration will be highly regarded.

The College

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For further information please contact: Frank Filardo, Administration Manager, E: Frank.Filardo@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  

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria, no more than two pages.
• 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. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT)