International Partnerships and Agreements Coordinator

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University in Canberra is seeking an International Partnerships and Agreements Coordinator to lead administrative coordination of international agreements, policies, and compliance. The role involves liaising across faculties and with international partners to develop opportunities and manage obligations under relevant schemes.

The successful candidate will bring strong governance, record-keeping, and collaboration skills to support a dynamic, diverse university

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background in policy, procedure, record keeping and compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in risk management and governance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and management of international agreements and foreign arrangements.
• Liaise with ANU Colleges, the Research & Innovation Portfolio, Student Engagement and Education Management, and the University Legal Office.
• Ensure compliance with the International Partnerships and Agreements Policy and Procedure.
• Engage with international partners and support opportunities for collaboration.

Job description

International Partnerships and Agreements Coordinator

Australian National University – Canberra ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD_PEWER_ANUO6_7_International Partnerships and Agreements Coordinator.pdf

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• The ANU International Office is currently recruiting for the position of International Partnerships and Agreements Coordinator.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most diverse teams within ANU.
• Become part of a dynamic team with a positive and collaborative culture.
• Engage and build relationships with international university stakeholders from around the world.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join and contribute to a dynamic team focused on building and supporting international capability across the University.

Position overview

The ANU International Office provides a coordinating role for international agreement development and management (including managing obligations under the Foreign Arrangements Scheme), develops and nurtures strategic partnerships with key international partners and alliances, identifies and supports the development of international business opportunities, and undertakes research and analysis.

This position will work closely and collegially with the Managers of the ANU International Office, the International and Future Students Portfolio and stakeholders across the wider University community and will communicate and liaise extensively with colleagues across the University as well as current and potential international partners.

Responsibilities include effective administration of the University’s obligations under the International Partnerships and Agreements Policy and Procedure, and in managing the University’s foreign interference and foreign arrangement obligations as captured in the Policy and Procedure. You will work closely with peers across the University including those in the ANU Colleges, the Research & Innovation Portfolio, Student Engagement and Education Management and the University Legal Office in managing these responsibilities.

To excel in this role, you will have a strong administrative background in policy, procedure, record keeping and compliance and risk management, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

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.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15 October 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)