Venues and Functions Officer

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University in Canberra is seeking an ANU Officer 4 (Administration) to deliver front-line support for venues, events and accommodation services. You will manage bookings, rostering, reception and general administrative tasks, liaising with campus stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Join a supportive team committed to customer service, collaboration and operational excellence within a dynamic campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support for ANU venues, events and accommodation services.
• Reception, customer service and administrative support for the Venues and Functions team.

Job description

Australian National University – Canberra ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)
Salary package: $81,296 - $87,954 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_ANU04_VenuesandFunctionsOfficer.pdf

• Provide front-line support for ANU venues, events and accommodation services
• Join a supportive team that values customer service, collaboration and operational excellence
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and client-focused campus environment

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 mission of Campus Environment Division is to "Enable academic excellence at ANU through integrated and innovative facilities and project delivery." We uphold our values of Unity, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence and Customer Service in all of our activities.

Our portfolios- Operations, Infrastructure and Planning, Corporate, Environmental Sustainability, and University House- are integral in delivering on our commitments with a dedication to our mission and values.

The Commercial, Planning and Strategy portfolio responsibilities include human resource, financial, business systems management, administrative and executive support services. The portfolio also manages oversight of client services and key activities such as space management, parking on campus, commercial leasing administration, ANU Apartments, University Venues, and liaising with childcare providers on campus.

Located within the Commercial, Planning and Strategy Portfolio, the Venues and Functions Officer supports the delivery of events, venues, and accommodation services through efficient bookings management, front-of-house rostering, and operational coordination. The position provides reception, customer service, and administrative support, contributing to the smooth operation of the Venues and Functions team. The role fosters strong stakeholder relationships, assists in promoting events, venues and accommodation offerings to achieve marketing objectives, and ensures compliance with university policies and sustainability practices, aligned with the University's mission and values.

For more information please contact, Clara-Rike Niemeyer, Venues Manager onT: (02) 6125 7*** or E: ***************@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, clickhere. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

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: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)

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