Communications Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Fixed term (until 12 May 2027)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER ANU O67 Communications Officer.pdf

• Be part of the ANU National Security College – a unique initiative between the Commonwealth Government and the Australian National University
• Fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated communications professional with strong writing, content and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Contribute to communications, marketing and engagement activities that support major College initiatives, events, publications, executive education and outreach.

Position overview

The ANU National Security College (NSC) is seeking a highly motivated Communications Officer to support a broad range of communications and marketing activities that promote the work of the College and strengthen engagement with key audiences.

Working under the broad direction of the Manager, Communications and Engagement, the Communications Officer will help plan, develop and deliver high-quality internal and external communications for major College initiatives, events, publications and stakeholder engagement activities.

The role suits an experienced communications professional with strong writing skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across NSC, including staff working on major College initiatives and events, and will liaise with the central ANU Marketing and Communications to support media engagement and government relations activities.

The Communications Officer will also have the opportunity to contribute to the College's podcast, multimedia products, social media, website content and promotional campaigns. Experience using design and content production platforms such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop and other relevant tools will be well regarded.

About the College
The ANU National Security College is a unique joint venture between the Australian Government and The Australian National University. NSC sits within the Crawford School of Public Policy in the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy.

NSC conducts programs relating to national security, international affairs, policymaking and Australia’s interests, including executive and professional development programs, postgraduate education, research, policy discussions, conferences and outreach.

Please contact Manager, Communications and Engagement, Tanuj Parakh, E: ************@anu.edu.au.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access 

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, 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.

Closing date: Monday, 24 August 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)