Recruitment Officer

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

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join the People and Culture Division. You will deliver recruitment services, advise on policies, and support hiring managers and candidates across divisions and schools.

With experience in recruitment or HR administration, you will apply policy interpretations, maintain accuracy, and collaborate in a team to ensure consistent recruitment outcomes. This role includes continuing and fixed-term opportunities at ANU.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or broader HR administration.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day recruitment advice and support.
• Support hiring managers and candidates for a smooth experience.
• Build relationships with divisions and schools to ensure consistent recruitment outcomes.

Job description

3d ago , from Australian National University

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)

Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: 1 x Full time, Continuing and 1 x fixed term until April 2027

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us:ANU at 80

Position overview

The Australian National University (ANU) brings together exceptional people from across the world:visionaries, researchers, leaders and change-makers who create impact locally and globally. Through a strong commitment to education and staff experience, ANU supports its people to achieve ambitious goals and build meaningful careers.

We are seeking a Recruitment Officer to join the People and Culture Division. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of recruitment services, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to support a smooth and professional experience for both hiring managers and candidates.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day recruitment advice and support, applying your understanding of policies and procedures to guide decision-making and ensure compliance. You will work with Divisions and Schools, building effective relationships and contributing to consistent recruitment outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring experience in recruitment or broader HR administration, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. We value adaptability, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to interpret and apply policy, and this role offers the opportunity to further develop these capabilities. Experience with HR and recruitment systems (ideally PeopleSoft and PageUp) will be beneficial.

For further information please contact Tania Savelova, Team Leader - Recruitment via**************@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 believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visithttps://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion