Senior Adviser

Classification: Senior Manager 2 (Administration)
Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (12 months)

Position overview

About Us

Seeking expressions of interest from experienced ANU leaders to join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) as Senior Adviser. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic support and advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) on complex institutional priorities across education, research, governance and strategy.

The role offers direct exposure to executive decision-making, governance and whole-of-University strategic coordination at the highest levels of the University.

The Role

The Senior Adviser is a key strategic role within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), providing direct support to the Provost across a broad portfolio spanning education, research, governance and institutional strategy.

Working closely with the Director, Education Portfolio, the role operates at the centre of the University’s academic leadership and decision-making. The Senior Adviser supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) to navigate complex and fast-moving issues, ensuring advice is timely, well-informed and aligned to institutional priorities, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).

The role requires sound judgement, strong interpersonal capability and the ability to synthesise complex information quickly and clearly. Operating in a high-trust environment, the Senior Adviser will engage closely with senior leaders across the University, government and external stakeholders, while managing sensitive matters with professionalism and care.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an experienced strategic adviser with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex organisational environments. They will bring exceptional written communication skills, strong analytical capability and the ability to provide clear, practical and proportionate advice in situations that are often ambiguous, fast-paced and high profile.

The role will suit someone with excellent interpersonal judgement who can build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and contribute confidently to institutional discussions and initiatives. A strong understanding of the higher education sector, including the policy, regulatory and political context in which universities operate, will be highly regarded.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the University’s strategic priorities while working at the centre of executive leadership, governance and institutional decision-making.

For further information please contact Dunkan Yip, Senior Adviser, Office of the Provost & Senior Vice-President, E: dunkan.yip@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 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.