Senior Manager, Conferrals & Academic Prizes

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

Job summary

Australian National University is seeking an ANU Officer 8 (Administration) in Canberra to lead university-wide conferral and prizes administration. The role ensures accurate, compliant processes and strengthens service delivery for student achievements.

The Deputy Manager, Conferrals and Prizes will coordinate complex administrative functions, maintain data integrity and engage stakeholders across ANU to support award conferral and recognition of student success.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented leader with experience in student administration, governance or complex administrative service delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgement and a systematic approach to managing detailed processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to interpret policies and support staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conferral and prizes administration across the university with accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and improve administrative processes to support the student experience.
• Build relationships across ANU to support awards conferral and recognition of student achievements.

Skills

Leadership

Student administration

Governance

Data integrity

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Australian National University is seeking an ANU Officer 8 (Administration) in Canberra to lead university-wide conferral and prizes administration. The role ensures accurate, compliant processes and strengthens service delivery for student achievements.

The Deputy Manager, Conferrals and Prizes will coordinate complex administrative functions, maintain data integrity and engage stakeholders across ANU to support award conferral and recognition of student success.