Australian National University – Canberra ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 6 (Maintenance)
Salary package:$100,847 - $105,459 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms:Full time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER; ANUO6_Assistant_Facilities_Manager.pdf

- Coordinate operational excellence and customer service initiatives in a complex university environment
- Work closely with stakeholders to deliver safe, sustainable, and inclusive campus facilities
- Join a values-driven division committed to innovation and service quality

Position overview

The Campus Environment Division (CE) enables academic excellence at ANU through integrated and innovative facilities and project delivery. Within CE, the Operations Portfolio – Building Operations manages maintenance, cleaning, grounds, and safety initiatives across all campus environments.

The Assistant Facilities Manager – Cross Campus works under the broad direction of the Facilities Manager - Cross Campus to plan and coordinate property services across a designated zone, ensuring buildings are safe, open, and operational. This role involves supervising a small team of technical staff and contractors, managing service delivery outcomes, and implementing processes that support effective and compliant operations.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate contractors, contribute to policy and budget development, and ensure customer service initiatives are delivered on time. Flexibility and a positive approach to change are essential as the CE team continues to evolve.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing staff and contractors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



including the ability to prepare accurate reports and correspondence
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contracts, and procurement activities effectively
- Proven ability to plan and prioritise workflow in a dynamic workplace, meeting competing deadlines
- Experience in facilities or property services management within complex environments (higher education experience highly regarded)

The Campus Environment Division is responsible for creating and maintaining a world-class, safe, sustainable, and inclusive campus. Our team is guided by the values of Unity, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence, and Customer Service, and we are committed to supporting the University’s mission through exceptional service delivery and innovation.

ANU offers a range of benefits including:

- Generous superannuation and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Access to world-class facilities and professional development opportunities

For more information, contact Steven Edwards, Associate Director Campus Operations E: **************@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 ***************@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, visithttps://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)

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📌 Assistant Facilities Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Australian National University
📍 Canberra