Executive Assistant (to Dean)
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Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
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Closing at: May 4 2025 - 23:55 AEST
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary Package: $93,646 - $107,795 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Continuing
About the Role
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join the College Dean's Office and provides administrative and secretarial support to the Dean of CSS at the ANU. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role for the College; acting as a first point of contact for enquiries, providing high quality secretarial support and executive assistance, undertaking background research and presenting data for executive briefs, as well as establishing and maintaining networks and effective relationships across campus. A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached position description.
About You
Working as the EA to the Dean we are looking for someone who:
- Has the ability to anticipate the needs of their executive, and is proactive in supporting these needs
- Is flexible and capable of adjusting priorities
- Enjoys working in a small team
- Is always listening and looking for ways to continuously improve
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoys being organised
- Is discreet when it comes to accessing confidential information
About Us
ANU is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally.
About the College: The College of Systems and Society brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. CSS is one of six colleges at the ANU and undertakes research and provides education in the broad disciplines of engineering, technology, mathematics, science communication, environmental science and computer science. We are a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff and visitors.
What we can offer you
Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits including:
- ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases.
- We value your work life balance with flexible working arrangements, with 35hr working week as standard full-time.
- We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
- We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.
- We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.
- ANU offers salary sacrificing benefits including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more!
- We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds and identities.
- We care about your wellbeing, with access to additional 2 wellbeing leave days, the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.
For further information about this position, please contact
Matthew Cousins, General Manager, E:
gm.css@anu.edu.au
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following as separate documents:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) including the names and contact details of three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
- A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in one page.
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 Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.