Strategic Administration Manager - Executive Office

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

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra is seeking an Administration Manager to support the Interim Vice-Chancellor and President and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. This role is integral to driving strategic goals and ensuring the efficient operation of the Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor (OIVC) at the highest standards.

You will manage the business flow of the OIVC, coordinate committees like the University Executive Committee, and provide high-level strategic advice and

Qualifications

• Strong strategic capacity and ability to exercise judgement and discretion in a high-profile, confidential environment.
• Ability to work at a high level, completing complex strategic tasks rapidly and accurately.
• Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands, whilst maintaining attention to detail and exercising sound judgement while working autonomously and within a team.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including confidence and ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Detailed knowledge of challenges facing the Australian higher education sector, and the strategic context of the ANU, would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the business flow of the Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor (OIVC) and coordinate key committees and meetings such as the University Executive Committee.
• Provide high-level strategic advice and stewardship on business processes within the OIVC.
• Collaborate with the university’s senior executives, academic and professional staff, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to deliver outcomes aligned with university priorities.
• Support multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-profile environment while maintaining governance and confidentiality.

Job description

The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra is seeking an Administration Manager to support the Interim Vice-Chancellor and President and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. This role is integral to driving strategic goals and ensuring the efficient operation of the Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor (OIVC) at the highest standards.

You will manage the business flow of the OIVC, coordinate committees like the University Executive Committee, and provide high-level strategic advice and