Deputy Manager Student Mobility and Support Services

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8

Salary package: $118,399 - $126,607 plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

• Lead the delivery of exciting student mobility opportunities in collaboration with academic staff
• Work closely with students to plan their studies and help them achieve their goals
• Work in an inclusive and collaborative team

The Opportunity

The Deputy Manager, Student Mobility and Support Services, reports to the Manager, Education Services, and supports the College’s Associate Deans. The role advances student mobility, scholarships, and internships by working closely with academic and administrative staff, students, and central Divisions. The Deputy Manager develops efficient processes to support student programs and services, aligning with the College’s strategic priorities. They maintain strong relationships across CAP Schools and administrative teams and lead the implementation of innovative student mobility initiatives. CAP Education Services oversees education, mobility, and scholarships, ensuring delivery of objectives outlined in the College’s Operational and Education Plans.
Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in student and education administration, including management advice and deep knowledge of contemporary education practices, compliance, and legislative frameworks—preferably within a higher education setting. They will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to enhance administrative processes supporting international education and student services. With demonstrated supervisory experience, the candidate will excel at leading and motivating teams, managing competing priorities, and delivering outcomes in a collaborative environment. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to provide high-quality reports and effective presentations. Postgraduate qualifications and a strong interest in Asia and the Pacific will be highly regarded.

About Us

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multi-disciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges.​

As a global leader in Asia Pacific studies in humanities and social sciences, CAP combines disciplinary depth, language teaching, area studies, and publicly engaged policy work​. Through its work, the College has played a critical role in advancing Australia’s engagement and understanding of the Asia-Pacific region, establishing the Australian National University as a global centre of excellence for research, teaching and impact in the region.

The College comprises two research schools and is home to a range of eleven regional and thematic institutes and centres that support research, education and outreach activities. Our specialists play a vital role in informing public policy and shaping Australia’s intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

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For further information please contact Merran Coulter, Manger - Education Services, E: merran.coulter@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

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 is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply

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

• A 2-page statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A 2-page 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. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.