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Project Officer

Project Officer

  • 562458
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Fixed Term
  • Closing at: Oct 13 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)
Term: Part-time (14 hours per week), Fixed term (up to 36 months)

  • Be a part of a dynamic interdisciplinary School in a world-class university.
  • Work in a beautiful campus environment on Canberra's doorstep.
  • Enjoy generous benefits including 17% superannuation.

Position overview

The successful applicant will join a dynamic community of researchers from different disciplines united by a shared interest in regulation and governance. The Project Officer works as part of the research team, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and assisting with the design and implementation of project related activities.

The Project Officer will provide administrative support for two complementary research projects focused on community rule-making and peacebuilding and violence prevention. They will work closely with Research Grant Chief Investigator, Professor Miranda Forsyth and Senior Research Officer, Ms Felicity Tepper.

Our Ideal Candidate

The idea candidate will have a demonstrated relevant experience in administration tasks including finance and event management. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to consult and liaise effectively with a wide range of people in a culturally diverse environment. You will be an exceptionally organised person who pays high attention to detail and navigating university systems and processes. 

About Us 

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public 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.

The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is a dynamic community of scholars from different disciplines united by our interest in regulation and governance. For the last 20 years, RegNet has focused on improving the governance of major social, environmental, economic, and health issues by developing new ways of understanding and responding to these complex problems. The school is known for its paradigm-shifting conceptualizations of regulation and governance as well as its collegial and interdisciplinary approach to knowledge production and dissemination. The wider RegNet community reflects these values and is comprised of diverse networks nurtured through deep and sustained engagement.

Read more about RegNet: http://regnet.anu.edu.au/

For further information, please contact Ms Felicity Tepper - E: felicity.tepper@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.

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