Executive Assistant

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian National University Full time

**Classification**: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
**Salary Package**: $93,646 - $107,795 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Term**: Full Time, Continuing

**Position Overview**

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join the School of Engineering and provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director of the School at the ANU. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role for the School; acting as a first point of contact for enquiries, providing high quality secretarial support and executive assistance, undertaking background research and presenting data for the executive and managing School strategies, as well as establishing and maintaining networks and effective relationships across campus. A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached position description.

**About You**

Working as the EA to the Director we are looking for someone who:

- Has the ability to anticipate the needs of their executive, and is proactive in supporting these needs
- Is flexible and capable of adjusting priorities
- Enjoys working in a small team
- Is always listening and looking for ways to continuously improve
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoys being organised
- Is discreet when it comes to accessing confidential information

**About Us**

ANU is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally.

The School of Engineering brings together a diverse and welcoming community that is motivated to seek “wicked problems”. We connect divergent thinkers, to explore and pose solutions, that cross the traditional interdisciplinary and global boundaries. We have evolved from our foundational strength in systems thinking, reaching beyond traditional engineering fields. This systems approach embraces our core strengths and is shaped around four focus areas: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics. Join us in our fundamental quest of discovery and passionate pursuit of knowledge that goes beyond our lived world.

**What we can offer you**

Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits including:

- ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases.
- We value your work life balance with flexible working arrangements, with 35hr working week as standard full-time.
- We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
- We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.
- We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.
- ANU offers salary sacrificing benefits including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more
- We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds and identities.
- We care about your wellbeing, with access to additional 2 wellbeing leave days, the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.

**Application Information**
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) including the names and contact details of three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
- A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in one page.

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



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