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Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

  • 563532
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Sep 10 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

Working at ANU
An exciting opportunity to work in a world class University as part of the administrative team supporting cutting edge research and research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

The Position
The position is in the HR Operations Team within People Services, People and Culture Division, supporting the delivery of HR operations across the university.  The position will undertake a broad range of HR responsibilities and administrative functions and provide high quality advice on a broad range of generalist HR queries covering the full employment life cycle.  

The Person
Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced environment in a collaborative and supportive team. You will have relevant experience in human resources support roles and demonstrate a commitment to progressing your career in HR.  We are looking for a team member with excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail, strong self-management and the capacity to quickly develop productive professional relationships with colleagues and clients.  Highly developed organisational skills, effective time management, well developed written skills and a commitment to providing high quality customer service are all essential attributes for this position.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team
ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

For further information please contact, Michelle McWilliam, T: 02 6125 9618, E: michelle.mcwilliam@anu.edu.au  

Application information

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

  • A curriculum vitae (CV), and 
  • No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

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

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: recruitment@anu.edu.auAny adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidate's consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

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

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