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Executive Assistant

Job no: 539244
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Professional

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7

Classification: ANU Officer Level 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $80,756 - $92,957 pa plus 17% superannuation

Employment term: Full time, Fixed term (11 months) - with the possibility of ongoing employment

We Offer

• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Mentoring and ongoing career development
• Excellent remuneration and benefits packages
• 17% Superannuation Contributions
• Annual Leave Loading
• Salary sacrificing options for cars, parking, technology, childcare and more

Position overview

ANU Advancement leads the development, management and coordination of advancement activities at ANU, in support of the University's objectives of deepening relationships with alumni and securing long-term philanthropic income. Members of the team integrate ANU Advancement values - accountability, professionalism, passion, collaboration, courage and care - into their purposeful management of relationships with alumni, donors and prospective donors, within ANU Advancement and across ANU.

ANU Advancement is seeking a highly skilled and relationship-focused Executive Assistant to support the Vice-President (Advancement). To succeed in this position you should be organised, able to provide high-quality support and manage competing priorities, building relationships and networks across the University, and undertaking projects that grow the expertise of the office and portfolio.

The Executive Assistant, working closely with the Executive Officer, will lead on managing the diary, inbox and commitments of the Vice-President (Advancement), including providing HR, financial, and administrative support, ensuring papers and briefs are tasked and received in a timely fashion, and deadlines are met.

For more information please contact Joseph Ashley-Smith, Executive Officer T 02 6125 7486 E:

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

People with diverse identities, backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Application information

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

• A one-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.
• Other documents, if required.

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

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country.

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