Senior School Administrator

Senior School Administrator The Australian National University Canberra ACT Full-time, Continuing Salary: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% super

This onsite role at the ANU Law School offers the opportunity to work within a globally recognised institution. The Senior School Administrator will partner with senior leadership to support the teaching, research, and strategic priorities of the ANU Law School. This is a varied and high-impact position, combining executive support, project delivery, and financial and HR administration within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The role provides outstanding benefits, including competitive remuneration, 17% superannuation, salary packaging, generous leave provisions, and flexible working arrangements.

Position Overview The ANU Law School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior School Administrator to contribute to the effective day-to-day operations of the School. In close collaboration with the Head of School and School Manager, the successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and advisory support across a wide range of activities.

As a primary point of contact for the School, you will deliver responsive, professional, and solutions-focused support, managing competing priorities with sound judgement and initiative. Your responsibilities will include contributing to projects and strategic initiatives, supporting financial and HR processes, and driving continuous improvement in administrative systems and practices. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a collaborative setting and wishes to make a meaningful contribution to one of Australia’s leading law schools.

The School The ANU Law School is consistently ranked among the world’s leading law schools. For over 65 years, it has been at the forefront of legal education and impact as Australia’s national law school, recognised globally for scholarly excellence and its influence on legal and policy debates. With established strengths in public and international law, and a growing reputation in environmental law, private and corporate law, and human rights law, the ANU Law School shapes law and policy and prepares graduates for a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

The College The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College comprising four world-leading academic schools focused on shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy, and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College champions excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College fosters an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

For further information, please contact Fiona Preston, School Manager, ANU Law School via email at fiona.preston@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For information on employment opportunities, contact the Indigenous Employment Consultant at indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of background or identity. Further details on staff equity at ANU can be found at https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Application Information To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A statement, not exceeding 2 pages, addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) including the names and contact details of at least three referees, preferably including a current or previous supervisor. Referees can be entered online if not included in your CV.
• Other documents, if required.

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

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check as part of the recruitment process. Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory results from this check.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15 July 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra time).