Project Officer

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra is seeking a Project Officer to deliver day-to-day operational and administrative support to the College of Science and Medicine during a period of change. The role is full-time and fixed-term for up to 12 months, reporting to the General Administration Manager and collaborating with the Senior Project Officer.

You will handle a range of tasks across general administration, student and local operations, including HDR/education administration,

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across general, student and local operational matters.
• Draft correspondence and reports; support HDR and education administration.

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 + 17% per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-Time, Fixed-term for up to 12 months

The Position

Are you an organised, adaptable administrator who enjoys being part of a team likes variety and takes satisfaction in keeping things running smoothly?

The ANU College of Science and Medicine is looking for a Project Officer to provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to our Schools during an exciting period of change. Reporting to the Manager, General Administration Team, and working closely with the Senior Project Officer, you'll be part of a collaborative team supporting the College and its Schools as centralised University services transition and stabilise.

You will provide flexible, day-to-day administrative support across general, student and local operational matters — including Research (including HDR), Education, WHS and Campus Environment — responding to enquiries, drafting correspondence and reports, and providing broader administrative and secretarial support including, student and HDR administration and office coordination.

The Person

You're a natural problem-solver who enjoys variety, juggles competing priorities with ease, and builds good working relationships across a busy team.

You'll bring relevant administrative experience in a complex environment, strong customer service and communication skills, and excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. You're adaptable, exercise sound judgement through change, are confident with the MS Office suite and online systems, and are committed to equal opportunity principles.

The School

This position sits within the ANU College of Science and Medicine's General Administration team and is designed to provide support across the College's Schools. The role may be embedded within a School, but works flexibly across the College, partnering with School and College staff to provide administrative continuity and support during a period of change.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medicine, Medical Research, Physics and Psychology. 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.

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For further information please contact Alexander Wood, T: [phone], E: [e-mail].

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail].

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, visit services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion. 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.