Education Support Officer jobs in Canberra ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)

Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Fixed term (until 09 October 2026)

The Position

The Admission Support Officer works under the general direction of the Admissions Coordinator. The Admission Support Officer is part of the Accredited Program Support Unit in the College of Health and Medicine, primarily supporting the admissions processes of the School of Medicine and Psychology and is accountable for ensuring that admissions policies and procedures are applied consistently with accuracy; communication and processes are undertaken in a timely manner; and high standard of professionalism is maintained.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have experience applying policy consistently and with a high attention to detail. They will have experience working with high volumes of detailed work and working closely within a team. Strong communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities independently or as part of a collaborative team. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively will be key strengths.

The School

The Accredited Program Support Unit in the College of Science and Medicine support the delivery of accredited teaching program delivered by the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP). SMP works to advance human health and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, in the ACT, NSW and beyond. By integrating the disciplines of medicine and psychology we aim to unlock the secrets of health and wellbeing, develop impactful therapies, solve national and international health problems, and lead impactful social change. To do this we conduct collaborative, courageous, transformational and translational research, integrating perspectives, knowledge and techniques from multiple disciplines. We develop excellent, adaptable, resilient and innovative clinicians, academics and health care leaders of the future who work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the stem and society they work in. We partner with discovery-focused and population researchers, healthcare providers, government, commercial and not for profit organisations and communities

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact Michelle Vernon, Admissions Coordinator E: Micehlle.Vernon@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

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.

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

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.