University Executive Committee Secretary

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a professional and highly capable secretary to manage end-to-end support for the University Executive Committee (UEC). The role ensures efficient operation, coordinating papers, minutes, and providing quality advice to leaders and staff.

You will work with senior University leaders, academic and professional staff, and external partners to deliver outcomes aligned with the University's priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong governance and secretariat skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strategic thinker able to manage complex confidential matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end secretariat support to the University Executive Committee.
• Coordinate papers, prepare and publish meeting minutes, and advise Committee members and staff.

Skills

Governance

Secretariat

Strategic thinking

Written & verbal communication

Discretion

Job description

University Executive Committee Secretary

Professional – Canberra ACT

$141,637 - $148,403 a year

Permanent

13h ago , from Australian National University

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary Package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

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 Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a professional and highly capable secretariate to manage the end to end support requirements of the University Executive Committee (UEC, the Committee). This role is integral to the efficient operation of the UEC and will work closely with the University's senior leaders and their offices.

As the UEC Secretary, you will be responsible for the end-to-end provision of secretariat support to the Committee. This includes but is not limited to the coordination of papers, the preparation and publication of meeting minutes, and the provision of high-quality advice to Committee members and their support staff. You will collaborate closely with senior University leader and their offices, academic and professional staff, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to support the delivery of outcomes that align with the University's priorities.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex and confidential matters in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. Your skillset will include:

• Strong strategic capacity, and proven ability to exercise judgement and discretion in a high-profile, confidential environment;
• The ability to work at a high level, completing complex strategic tasks rapidly and accurately;
• Excellent governance and secretariat 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.

This role is suited to an excellent strategic thinker, capable of working effectively to strict recurrent deadlines, and with the resilience to adapt to changing needs. This is a rare opportunity to work with leaders and influencers across the University, and externally. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making an impact, we encourage you to apply.

For further information please contact Yana Potrebica, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Engagement, at **************@anu.edu.au

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, visithttps://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.