Administration Officer

Administration Officer

• 562170

• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

• Continuing

• Fixed Term

• Closing at: May 13 2026 - 23:55 AEST

**Classification:**ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package:$87,570 - $95,530per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: 1x Full-time, Continuing and 1x Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

The Position

The Administration Officer will support day-to-day HR, finance and student administration activities, including responding to enquiries, assisting with recruitment and onboarding program processes, financial administration and providing logistical support for coursework administration.

Working in a busy and supportive team environment, this position works closely with academic and professional staff and contributes to smooth and responsive service delivery, accurate record-keeping and clear communication with students, staff and central service areas. This position suits a proactive and highly organised communicator who enjoys building connections, supporting collaborative research environments and contributing to the College’s positive profile across the humanities and social sciences.

The Person

We are looking for an organised and approachable team member with strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to supporting academics and students. You will have good communication skills, confidence using digital and administrative systems, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment, with well-developed IT skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, students and visitors. Experience in HR, finance, customer service or office administration will be highly regarded.

The College

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

**Enquiries: Michelle Clarke, Administration Manager, T: +61 6125 3657 E:**[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

Application information

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

• A statement addressing the selection criteria, no more than two pages.
• 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.

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