Senior Advisor

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 156,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a highly capable Senior Advisor to support the Interim Vice-Chancellor and President. This role is central to coordinating the work of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and will work with committees across the University.

You will prepare major briefs and committee papers, provide strategic guidance to senior executives and government partners, and translate complex information into clear advice that advances the University’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide high-level strategic advice in a complex environment.
• Excellent written communication for briefings and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic coordination and advice to the Interim Vice-Chancellor and President.
• Prepare major meeting briefs and committee papers.
• Collaborate with senior executives, staff, government agencies to meet priorities.
• Navigate sensitive issues with judgement.

Skills

Strategic advice

Stakeholder engagement

Briefings & reports

Policy understanding

Communication

Job description

Classification: Senior Manager 3 (Administration)

Salary package: $173,592 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Type: Full time, continuing

Position overview

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a highly capable Senior Advisor to support the Interim Vice-Chancellor and President and work of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. This role is integral to the strategic operations of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and will be directly involved with the work of committees across the University.

As the Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for the provision of strategic coordination and advice to the Interim Vice-Chancellor and President, and the Director Regulatory Affairs and Engagement. You will be responsible for the preparation of major meeting briefs and committee papers. You will collaborate closely with senior university executives, academic and professional staff, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to deliver outcomes that align with the University's priorities.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with the ability to work across requirements in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. Your skillset will include:

• Proven ability to provide high-level strategic advice in a complex environment, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous contexts;
• Exceptional judgement and problem-solving capability, including the ability to synthesize complex information, analyze data, and identify practical, proportionate responses;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, build trust, and navigate sensitive issues;
• Excellent written communication skills, with a proven ability to produce clear, concise and high-quality briefings and correspondence for senior executive audiences; and
• Detailed knowledge of challenges facing the Australian higher education sector and the strategic context of the ANU, or the ability to quickly and accurately obtain this knowledge, is critical to the role.

For further information please contact Yana Potrebica, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Engagement, at [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 those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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.