Graduate Research Administration Assistant

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)
Salary: $77,379 - $83,716 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Terms: 2 x Full time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

• Be part of a unique initiative between the Australian Government and the Australian National University (ANU)
• Work with the next generation of leading professionals in National Security 
• Expand your skillset and your network in this dynamic role 

The Opportunity 

NSC is offering an opportunity for two organised and enthusiastic individuals to join our team on a fulltime basis as Graduate Research and Administration Assistants. This role is ideal for graduates with a genuine interest in national security. The successful candidates will support a suite of activities across the college. This can include: 

• undertaking research and preparing briefing notes for Head of College; 
• organising and contributing to roundtables and dialogues; 
• co-ordinating (and attending) professional development courses; 
• managing career and networking events for and with academic students; 
• assisting with podcast production; or 
• contributing to the work of the Futures Hub. 

You will work in partnership with NSC team members, College Staff and a wide variety of external stakeholders. 

About Us 

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) and is Australia’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia. 

The National Security College (NSC), which is part of the Crawford School, is a joint venture between the Australian Government and the Australian National University (ANU). NSC conducts programs relating to national security policy including executive and professional development courses, postgraduate education, research and outreach.  

The vision for the NSC is to build, through its core activities and the attributes of its graduates, enhanced strategic understanding and critical thinking about Australia’s national security. The NSC builds this enhanced understanding in ways that promote collaborative leadership within government as well as trusted networks. 

Enquiries 

To enquire about these roles, please contact Rosie Gray, Program Manager E: Rosie.Gray@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 

How to Apply 

To apply please provide: 

• a 1-page expression of interest outlining your suitability with reference to the stated selection criteria 
• a current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least two 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. 

Due to the nature of work undertaken by Graduates at the NSC, applicants must meet eligibility requirements for an Australian government security clearance: be an Australian citizen and have a checkable background.

Please be aware that the NSC is not in a position to provide relocation support for the successful applicants.

Please note: The successful candidates must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. Offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory results.