Senior School Administrator

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $93,646 - $107,795 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to August 2026)

Position Overview
This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team for an experienced Senior School Administrator.

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to the high-quality operation of the ANU Law School, providing executive support to the Head of School, supporting the scheduling of teaching allocations and course administration, travel coordination, committee support, and leading the implementation of various projects.

The Person
We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

The School
This is an opportunity to work in the ANU Law School, Australia’s national law school with a reputation for excellence in legal education, research and community outreach. The Law School is part of the newly formed ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP). 

CLGP is a progressive and newly established College that brings together three sector-leading academic schools and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, and public policy. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

With a strong focus on public policy, regulation, and governance, the College provides an intellectually rich and collaborative environment, offering outstanding support for academics, students, and professionals dedicated to developing fair, effective, and progressive legal and policy frameworks.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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

For more information about the position please contact General Manager, Anita Fitch on T: +61 2 6125 4315 E:Anita.Fitch@anu.edu.au.  

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.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of these assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.clgp@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

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

• A statement addressing the selection criteria, no longer 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.