Administration Assistant

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $85,434 - $93,200 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Part-time (hours negotiable), Continuing

• An opportunity to work at the interface between academia and the Australian Public Service
• Excellent support for professional development
• Family friendly working environment including good work/life balance and an inclusive and supportive culture

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to work at the interface between academia and government, supporting research of national and international significance and the development of future Australian Public Service (APS) leaders.

As Administration Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation by providing high level administrative and executive support to Sir Roland Wilson Foundation staff, the Foundation Board, and the scholar and alumni cohorts.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and staff across the ANU, Charles Darwin University (CDU), and APS, the Administration Assistant ensures the effective and efficient delivery of Foundation events and programs and contributes to the delivery of the Foundation's mission and objectives.

The Person

Are you a highly organised, friendly and proactive administrator looking for a role in a great team that delivers outcomes for the ANU, CDU, and the APS?

Do you thrive on organising events, managing executive diaries, liaising with senior stakeholders, and have excellent communications skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As our ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated experience in an executive support or administration role in a complex environment. Experience organising and/or providing logistical support for events will be highly regarded. You will possess strong customer service and communication skills, an ability to organise and plan work, an ability to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and strong IT skills.

For further information, please contact Dunkan Yip, Associate Director, Sir Roland Wilson Foundation. E:

About Us

The Sir Roland Wilson Foundation is a partnership between the Australian Public Service, the Australian National University, and Charles Darwin University. We build research and leadership capability in the APS and embed connections between policymaking and academia through postgraduate scholarships.

We offer two scholarships programs: the Sir Roland Wilson PhD scholarship; and the Pat Turner postgraduate scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public servants. The Foundation values and fosters a culturally and psychologically safe community.

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

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.
• 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.

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

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.