Executive Assistant (to Dean)

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary Package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

About the Role
We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to join the College of Systems and Society (CSS) Dean’s Office and provide administrative and secretarial support as part of a small team. In this role you’ll be a key member of the College, serving as a first point of contact for enquiries; delivering high‑quality executive and administrative assistance; preparing background research and data for briefs; and building strong, collaborative relationships across campus. A full list of responsibilities is available in the attached position description.

About You
We are looking to welcome someone who brings:

• A proactive approach and the ability to anticipate the needs of the executive
• Flexibility and confidence in adjusting priorities as they evolve
• A collaborative mindset, with an interest in improving processes as part of a small team
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to handling information with care and discretion

About the College

As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future.

CSS 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. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation.

For further information about this position, please contact Matthew Cousins, CSS General Manager, E: gm.css@anu.edu.au

Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity
ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems & Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion   

We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

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   

What we offer
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.

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

• A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in one page.
• 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. 

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.
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.