Senior Government Relations Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 

Position overview

The Office of Government Relations supports the University in fulfilling its local, national and international role as Australia's only national university by strengthening engagement with Parliament, government and the public service. This is achieved through three key pillars; fulfilling our obligations to Parliament, strengthening strategic relationships and, policy and regulation. 

The Senior Government Relations Officer will support the University to navigate the policy and political environment as a key lead in the Government Relations team. You will work across senior stakeholders within and external to the University. 

For further information please contact Nisha Lad, Head, Government Relations, T: + 0456 454 432 E: Nisha.Lad@anu.edu.au

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

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 https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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.
• Other documents, if required.

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.