Senior Government Relations Officer

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University is seeking an ANU Officer 8 (Administration) in the Office of Government Relations. The role supports navigating policy and political environments, working with senior stakeholders across the University to advance government relations locally, nationally and internationally.

This is a full-time, continuing appointment with a salary package of $124,392–$133,017 per year plus 17% super. Closing date: Thursday, 22/10/2026, 11:55 PM (Canberra Time).

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerm: 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/563891?lApplicationSubSourceID=

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 Office of Government Relations supports the University in fulfilling its local, national and international role as Australia's only national university by strengthening engagement with Parliament, government and the public service. This is achieved through three key pillars; fulfilling our obligations to Parliament, strengthening strategic relationships and, policy and regulation.

The Senior Government Relations Officer will support the University to navigate the policy and political environment as a key lead in the Government Relations team. You will work across senior stakeholders within and external to the University.

For further information please contact Nisha Lad, Head, Government Relations, T: + 0456 454 432 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 those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

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.

Closing date: Thursday, 22/10/2026, 11:55PM ( Canberra Time )