Administration Officer

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University is seeking an Administration Officer (ANU Officer 5) to perform a broad range of administrative tasks. The role serves as the first contact for administrative services and supports staff, students and visitors, working with College and Central Divisions.

The ideal candidate will have administration experience in a complex environment, with strengths in finance, events, student support, or HR advantages.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a complex environment.
• Finance, events, student support, or HR experience is an advantage.
• Strong customer service, clear communication and ability to prepare professional documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for administrative services for staff, students and visitors.
• Provide support to College and Central Divisions and other stakeholders.
• Prepare professional documents and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth administrative operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data systems

Job description

22h ago , from Australian National University

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

The Administration Officer undertakes a broad range of administrative tasks relating to day-to-day activities, acting as a first point of contact for administrative services and providing support to a variety of stakeholders including staff, students and visitors, working in partnership with team members and with colleagues in College and Central Divisions.

The Person

The role requires experience in administration within a complex environment, with skills in areas like finance, events, student support, or HR seen as an advantage. It involves strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to prepare professional documents and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

It also requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines both independently and in a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with data systems and website maintenance are expected.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Michelle Bettanin, E: ***************@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, clickhere. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country [Remove if not applicable] and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.