Assistant Manager, Events and Sales

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Hospitality)
Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

Position Overview

University House offers commercial hotel and ANU graduate student accommodation, and 15 diverse events spaces and hospitality venues. University House is reopening in mid-2026, after 6.5 years closure due to the 2020 Canberra hailstorm, and a complete refurbishment to restore and upgrade its rooms and facilities. The reopening, in conjunction with the University's 80th anniversary, offers an exciting opportunity to re-establish and grow the reputation and business of University House, and its contributions to the University.

As the Assistant Manager, Events and Sales you will be reporting to the Department Head - Events and Sales. This position leads a small team of Event coordinators and works in close collaboration with the University House Leadership Team to develop networks across the University and Canberra communities and manages relationships with internal and external clients.

Your knowledge of current industry trends in events and sales and food and beverage offerings will allow you to develop your department into a renowned high quality facility capable to meet any challenge head on.

As a member of a busy department, you will have excellent communication skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, high attention to detail and strong understanding and application of HACCP and Workplace Health and Safety.

Benefits include:

• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Mentoring and ongoing career development
• Excellent remuneration and benefits

 For further information please contact Operations Manager via manager.unihouse@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.