Manager, Government Relations

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University in Acton, Canberra, is seeking a Senior Manager 1 (Administration) to lead the Government Relations team. This role will support the University’s engagement with Parliament, government and the public service, navigating policy and political environments across senior stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Government Relations, you will drive strategic relationships, oversee complex programs, and contribute to policy development while ensuring high standards of

Responsibilities

• Lead the Government Relations function within the University, coordinating with senior stakeholders across internal and external partners.
• Advise and support policy engagement with Parliament, government and the public service.
• Ensure governance, compliance and strategic relationship management across programs.

Job description

Australian National University – Acton ACT

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

Position overview

The Office of Government Relations supports the University in fulfilling its local, national and international role as Australia's only national university by strengthening engagement with Parliament, government and the public service. This is achieved through three key pillars; fulfilling our obligations to Parliament, strengthening strategic relationships and, policy and regulation.

The Manager, Government Relations will support the University to navigate the policy and political environment as a key lead in the Government Relations team. You will work across senior stakeholders within and external to the University.

For further information please contact Nisha Lad, Head, Government Relations, T: + 0456 454 *** E: *********@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 ***************@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

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

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: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:55 pm (Canberra Time)