Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $93,646- $107,795 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)
This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 September 2026.
Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Communications Officer_ANUO67.pdf

• Work in a dynamic team with access to a flexible work environment
• Fantastic opportunity to work with experts from across the Pacific region, building relationships and supporting Pacific Countries responses to security challenges
• Opportunity to travel into the Pacific Region to meet with stakeholders and development content for PSC platforms and publications

About Us

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges.

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within CLGP and one of the world’s leading public policy schools. The Crawford School is the University's focal point for contributing to public policy research, education and policy impact. Its graduate programs have trained many of the region’s leaders, and its research has impacted on policy making. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterised by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines.

The Pacific Security College (PSC) is an innovative partnership between the ANU and the Australian Government with the goal of furthering the Pacific Island Forum's Boe Declaration (2028). The position brings interdisciplinary, non-traditional academic perspectives and provides practice led input in a professional area of interest to the ANU College of Law, Government and Policy.

The Communications Coordinator will work under the direction of the Marketing and Engagement Manager on the strategic development and implementation of public information and engagement activities for PSC.

The Opportunity

PSC is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Communications Coordinator to support the implementation of strategic communications and foster strong relationships and Pacific Island nations. This role will be crucial in promoting the work of the College, public outreach and engaging directly with partners and stakeholders. You will play a key role in shaping our voice and ensuring research and initiatives resonate with a diverse range of audiences.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Communications. Experience working in the pacific and or on national security matters such as climate change, health security, transnational crime and the environment is highly desirable. The candidate will need to be able to take on travel to the Pacific region

For further information please contact the Marketing and Pacific Engagement Manager Megan Dingwall, E: [email protected]

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025, 11:55 PM (AEST)