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Deputy Manager, Employability Operations and Engagement

Deputy Manager, Employability Operations and Engagement

  • 563767
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Fixed Term
  • Closing at: Nov 1 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Administration)
Salary package:  $124,392 - $ 133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
Term: Full time, Fixed term (until February 2028)

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

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the University
  • Lead operational excellence across employability and engagement programs
  • Coordinate impactful projects that enhance the student experience

Position overview

The Learning and Teaching portfolio supports the achievement of strategic University learning and teaching goals, particularly in relation to excellence and innovation in curriculum, learning and teaching, academic digital infrastructure, and careers and employability.

The ANU Careers & Employability team develops and coordinates the provision of services, programs and activities designed to enhance and enrich the employability and university experience of all students. The team works in partnership with central and College staff on curricular and co-curricular programs designed to equip students to transition into successful and rewarding careers as future-ready graduates.

Supported by the Manager, Employability Operations and Engagement, the Deputy Manager, Employability Operations and Engagement assists with the strategic coordination of work integrated learning and operations for the institution and the provision of advice and resources to the ANU community. The Deputy Manager assists with the uptake and maintenance of institution-wide systems and software that support WIL while maintaining compliance around legal, insurance and risk for WIL and associated activities including adherence with relevant policies and procedures.

For further information, please contact Laura Navarro, Manager Employability Operations and Engagement, ANU Careers and Employability, E: Laura.navarro@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 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.

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