Senior Appointments Consultant

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a Senior Appointments Consultant to join our Executive Search team in Canberra. You will advise on senior appointment matters, coordinate onboarding, and manage complex appointment processes with senior stakeholders to deliver a seamless candidate experience.

This continues appointment role requires collaboration across the university and a commitment to high-quality outcomes for candidates and hiring managers within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or HR leadership for senior appointments.
• Knowledge of executive onboarding processes.
• Ability to coordinate complex appointment activities with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on senior appointment matters.
• Coordinate executive onboarding and processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality candidate experiences.

Skills

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Job description

Classification:

ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package:

$100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms:

Continuing Appointment

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

The Australian National University (ANU) is one of the world's leading universities, recognised for excellence in research, education and impact. We are seeking a Senior Appointments Consultant to join our high-performing Executive Search team and support the delivery of senior leadership appointments across the University.

In this role, you will provide expert advice and coordination on senior appointment matters and executive onboarding, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience. You will manage complex appointment processes, provide advice on senior employment arrangements, support executive onboarding and contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, reporting, compliance, and broader People & Culture projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruitment or HR professional who enjoys working with senior leaders, managing high-profile appointments, and creating an exceptional experience for candidates, hiring managers and broader University stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Contact and confidential enquiries:

Rachel Murray, Senior Appointments Business Partner, ANU Executive Search, E: *************@anu.edu.au or 0433 598 ***.

Application information:

Applications close on Monday 12 October 2026 11.55 pm AEDT

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

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.

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.