Program Liaison Officer

The Australian National University

Canberra

On-site

AUD 90,009 - 103,551

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canberra is looking for a Program Liaison Officer to support stakeholder engagement and communications. This full-time role involves coordinating events, preparing communications, and delivering engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong communication skills, and can manage competing priorities effectively. A commitment to cultural awareness and attention to detail are essential. This position offers a competitive salary package and aims to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Experience in stakeholder engagement and communications.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Delivering high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Support stakeholder engagement and communications for the school.
Coordinate events and engagement activities.
Prepare communications for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Program Liaison Officer

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Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $90,009 - $103,551 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria: Please visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/560880?lApplicationSubSourceID=

The Position

Based at the ANU Acton Campus, the Program Liaison Officer supports stakeholder engagement and communications for the school. The role coordinates events and engagement activities, prepares communications for internal and external stakeholders, and plays a key role in delivering the school’s engagement initiatives.

The Person

We are seeking a highly organised team player with strong communication skills and experience supporting stakeholder engagement and communications in a complex environment. With attention to detail, cultural awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities, you deliver high‑quality outcomes and support effective service delivery.

The School/Department

The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and southeastern NSW.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross‑disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research‑led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world‑class facilities.

For further information please contact Melissa Fiu, School Manager T: +61 2 6125 5194, E: Melissa.Fiu@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. 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.

Application Information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

A statement addressing the selection criteria.
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.

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.

Closing date: Sunday, 1 February 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT)

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