Executive Assistant

Position overview

The Australian National University is seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, executive and project support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) and senior leaders within the Research & Innovation Portfolio.

This is a key role within a collaborative executive support team, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation). The successful candidate will exercise sound judgement, discretion and initiative in managing priorities, coordinating workflows, supporting stakeholder engagement and ensuring the smooth running of a busy senior leadership office.

The role will suit an experienced executive support professional who is confident working in a complex environment, able to manage competing demands, and comfortable engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities will include diary and travel management, correspondence, committee and meeting support, preparation of papers and minutes, project coordination, event support, financial administration and liaison across the University.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion. Experience in a university or education environment will be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the work of a significant University portfolio at a time of importance for research, innovation and institutional leadership.

For more information, please connect with Bhavani Balakishnan, Chief of Staff E: bhavani.balakishnan@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.