Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Administration)

Salary package: $124,392 to $133,017 per annum, plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed Term, until June 2028

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.

- Flexible working arrangements to encourage a healthy work/life balance, including part-time and remote work options.
- Exceptional workplace culture with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team.
- Great work location with world-class amenities including a gym, swimming pool and childcare. Competitive remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation, annual leave loading, and a broad range of benefits

About Us We are funded by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), which supports and coordinates national research infrastructure to enable high-quality research and drive innovation. NCRIS facilities form a network of world-class research infrastructure across Australia, providing researchers with access to advanced equipment, data, and expertise across a wide range of scientific disciplines.

ACCESS-NRI, Australia’s climate simulator, supports the development, maintenance, and use of climate and weather models to assist research, inform decision-making and help safeguard Australia’s future.

Other NCRIS facilities hosted by ANU include Phenomics Australia and Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility.

The Role

Based at ANU, the Business Analyst will operate in a hybrid arrangement under the broad direction of the Business Manager at ACCESS-NRI, and Deputy CEO Phenomics Australia.



You will be supporting the financial management and business administration needs of ACCESS-NRI and the financial development of other ANU-led NCRIS facilities, including Phenomics Australia and Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility.

This position requires expertise in ANU finance grant management, supported by relevant accounting qualification and the ability to translate complex financial information clearly and concisely. You will bring a proven track record of collaborating with ANU Finance, Human Resources and Contracts teams to manage facilities finances effectively. Drawing on your strong financial acumen, sound judgement, and exceptional communication skills, you will work closely with each NCRIS facility to align ANU reporting requirements with NCRIS and Board reporting obligations.

You will have administration experience in at least one of the following areas: contracts management, project co-ordination or event management, along with demonstrated experience leading or supervising staff. Project co-ordination tasks include and are not limited to: community events, procurement and bulk recruitment. This role provides an opportunity to build on your robust organisational skills and practical approach to business administration, with training and support available in areas where your business administration experience may be limited.

To succeed in this role,



you will bring highly developed interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, enabling you to build and maintain strong working relationships across ANU NCRIS projects and infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Victoria Allen (Business Manager): [email protected] The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]

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.

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