- Job ID: 563597
- Location: Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
- Employment Type: Fixed Term
- Closing at: Sep 16 2026 - 23:55 AEST
Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)
Salary package: $81,296 - $87,954 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, until Oct 2027 (Canberra location)
Flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered
We are seeking an experience administrator with a strong attention to detail and a strong understanding of governance and privacy. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and systems-thinking. We understand the importance of the brief and place a strong emphasis on communication, consultation and collaboration to bring value to ANU staff and community.
Position overview
The Australian National University is seeking a customer-focused HR Systems Support Assistant to join the HR Systems team within the People and Culture Division. Reporting to the Team Leader, HR Systems Operations, the HR Systems Support Assistant acts as the front-line for HR Systems inquiries and works in co-operation with technical staff from the Information Technology Services Division (ITS) and Student Business Services, and supports HR Business Analysts to analyse and translate HR and Payroll business requirements to produce optimal HR business and systems solutions to the ANU community.
The HR System Support Officer, under broad direction of the Team Leader, HR Systems will provide a high level of client focused support for the HRMS and Recruitment system, as well as other systems that support the HR function across the University.
Training in accounting and/or a familiarity of Australian workplace legislations in the University context will be highly regarded.
Not sure you have the right skills for the role? ANU is an advocate for continuous learning and professional development and will provide mentoring and support to those candidates wanting to adapt their existing administrative and/or management skills to the exciting world of higher education.
For further information please contact Weng Jee, HR Systems Team Leader, T: +61 2 6125 2316 E: weng.jee@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.
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.