Project Manager

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 6 months)

• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave 
• Located at our Acton campus in Canberra

Position overview

Regulatory Affairs and Engagement (RAE) plays a key role in strengthening institutional accountability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building trusted relationships with key stakeholders internal and external including at both Commonwealth and Territory levels. Regulatory Affairs and Engagement also include ANUs corporate communication functions and work closely with the Office of Interim Vice-Chancellor, and senior executive team.

The Role

Join the team delivering one of the most significant milestones in the University’s history—its 80th Anniversary. As the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a memorable program of celebrations and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with the Multimedia and Production Manager and in consultation with the Director, Regulatory Affairs and Engagement, you will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of the Anniversary program.

You will provide high‑level executive and operational support while managing project timelines, workflows, and deliverables to ensure a smooth and successful rollout. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, helping to elevate the ANU brand and strengthen key relationships across the sector and community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a high‑profile, university‑wide initiative with real visibility and impact.

The Person
You are a proactive, highly organised professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring experience in executive support and/or project coordination, with a strong understanding of governance, university operations, and stakeholder management.

You excel at building strong working relationships and are comfortable engaging with staff across all levels of the University—including the Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor, the Office of the Chief Operating Officer—and with external partners. Your judgement, professionalism, and discretion allow you to navigate complex environments with ease.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive support.
• Strong project coordination capability and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic approach to stakeholder engagements.
• A proven ability to support efficient day-to-day operations and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy delivering high-quality outcomes, and want to help shape a major milestone for the University, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Yana Potrebica, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Engagement, at drae@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 (no more than two pages).
• 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 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.