Classification: ANU Officer Grade 6/7 (Administration)
Salary Package: $95,987 - $110,489 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER - Executive Assistant FNP.pdf

• Exciting opportunity to work closely with the Vice-President (First Nations)
• High level administrative role in a fast paced and varied environment
• Working on key administrative First Nations Portfolio projects

Position overview
The First Nations Portfolio provides an environment for debating the big issues and partnering with Indigenous Australia to advance the status, recognition and lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Executive Assistant reports to the Vice-President (First Nations) and will be responsive to the Chief Operating Officer, First Nations. They will support and enable effective and efficient operation of the office of the Vice-President to ensure smooth operations across the Portfolio.

The Executive Assistant will assist with projects under the direction and monitoring of the Chief Operating Officer. They will work collaboratively, liaising and maintain professional and effective working relationships with the Vice-President (First Nations) and Portfolio staff, other areas of the University, along with students and visitors to the University and external stakeholders as required.

For more information, contact Hannah Birke, Executive Officer First Nations Portfolio on [email protected].

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 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, click here. 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.

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

• A maximum 2-page 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.

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: Thursday, 14 August 2025, 11:55pm (AEST)