Administration Coordinator - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia

Administration Coordinator

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Closing at: Oct 13 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation Type: Full time, continuing

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Position overview

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a highly capable Administration Coordinator to support the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. This role is integral to the operations of the Office and will provide high-quality administration support across the Office's functions.

As the Administration Coordinator, you will provide of administrative support to the Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor. You will be responsible for the management of correspondence and document flow within the Office; the coordination of meetings and events; and administrative tasks as required to support the Executive Assistant and the Administration Manager. You will collaborate closely with the offices of senior university executives, academic and professional staff, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to support the Office to deliver outcomes aligned to the University's priorities.

We are looking for a capable administration professional with the ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced, complex environment. Your skillset will include:

• The proven ability to exercise judgement and discretion in a high-profile, confidential environment;

• The ability to work at a high level, coordinating multiple administrative tasks rapidly and accurately;

• Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands, whilst maintaining attention to detail and exercising sound judgement autonomously and within a team;

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including confidence and ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and

• Knowledge of challenges facing the Australian higher education sector, and the strategic context of the ANU, would be an advantage for this role.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

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:

• 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 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.

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