Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $118,399 - $138,527 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing (multiple positions)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER ANU O8 Deputy Head of Residence_final.pdf

Position overview

The Deputy Head of Residence will deliver programs at the Residence that help provide a world class residential experience to the students on campus. Working closely with partners across the University, the Deputy Head will help create a safe, respectful, supportive and inclusive living experience through co-ordination of the Residence as a community, with particular emphasis on academic, wellbeing and pastoral care, safety and student development. The Deputy Head may be requested to be on-call, as required.

The successful applicant will be able to work confidently in a complex environment, build a collective understanding of service development imperatives and engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

The Australian National University (ANU) provides accommodation for nearly 6,500 domestic and international students who call our beautiful campus their home. Each Residence offers high quality facilities and a unique lifestyle, culture and ethos. The ANU Residential Experience Division is notable for its quality, variety, and support of students' academic, leadership and personal development.

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

ANU offers:

• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,

For further information please contact Ron Fogarty, Director, Residential Experience Division, 0450765 680 or email [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 those of all backgrounds and identities. 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

• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against 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: Sunday, 19 October 2025, 11.55PM (AEST)