Executive Assistant to The Provost

2 weeks 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
**Terms**: Full time, Continuing
- An opportunity to showcase and build your career.
- Excellent support for professional development.
- Family friendly working environment including good work/life balance and an inclusive and supportive culture.

**About the Office**

The Office of the Provost is responsible for supporting the Office of the Vice Chancellor and President in delivering the ANU Strategic Plan with a particular focus on integrated management of the University’s academic activities, encompassing education, research and innovation and the student and staff experience. The Office of the Provost provides academic leadership and oversight to the Colleges, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and (Research & Innovation) portfolios to drive the strategic outcomes of the University.

**Position overview**

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Office of the Provost at one of Australia’s leading universities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality administrative and executive support to a Senior Executive.

As Executive Assistant to the Provost, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Office, supporting strategic priorities and high-level decision-making processes. You will be responsible for providing confidential executive support, complex diary and correspondence management, preparing high-quality documentation, and coordinating logistics for meetings, events, and engagement activities.

Working closely with senior academic and professional staff across the University, the EA must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.

**What we offer**

The University impacts Australia and the world through policy, research, and innovation. The diversity and complexity of the University’s strategic objectives and operations, offer risk and assurance professionals the opportunity to contribute to the University’s outcomes whilst collaborating and building relationships with senior leaders. In addition, we also offer:

- A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your leadership skills.
- Opportunities for career progression and development at Australia’s finest University.
- A switched-on team of professionals with a "can do" attitude and a fantastic team dynamic.
- Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits and salary sacrificing options.
- Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city's doorstep.

**Application information**
- A statement addressing the selection criteria.
- Other documents, if required.

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



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