Executive Officer

Position overview

The Executive Officer provides high-level executive, coordination and advisory support to the Chief Risk Officer and the University Risk Office. The role contributes to the effective delivery of the Office’s priorities by supporting strategic planning, governance, reporting, committee operations, policy development and key University-wide risk, compliance and integrity initiatives.

Working closely with senior leaders, Colleges, Portfolios, committees and external stakeholders, the Executive Officer helps coordinate information, prepare high-quality advice and papers, track actions and support the implementation of projects that strengthen institutional oversight, assurance and decision-making.

Working closely with senior leaders, Colleges, Portfolios, committees and external stakeholders, the Executive Officer helps coordinate information, prepare high-quality advice and papers, track actions and support the implementation of projects that strengthen institutional oversight, assurance and decision-making.

For further information please contact Bhavani Balakishnan, 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 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.