18 September 2023
The Hon Julie Bishop
Chancellor
Contact: Kate Witenden
Australian National University
Chief People Officer
Chancelry Building 10A
E: xxx.xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx
Canberra ACT 0200
Email: xxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx
CRICOS Provider No. 00120C
Dear Distinguished Professor Bell,
It is with great pleasure that I advise that the Council of The Australian National University (ANU) has resolved to
appoint you as Vice-Chancellor and President (Vice-Chancellor) of The Australian National University from 1st January
2024.
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University, and subject to the ANU Act, Statutes and any
resolution of Council, is required to control and manage the affairs and the concerns of the University and may exercise
such powers as are necessary to discharge these duties.
Your appointment is governed by the Australian National University (Governance) Statute 2023.
The appointment is for a five-year period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2028.
The terms and conditions of your appointment are set out in the attached contract which is also the instrument of
appointment.
The University Council commits to the following arrangements to support your tenure as Vice-Chancellor:
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Key performance indicators (KPI’s): For each year of the contract, KPI’s will be established. These will be
agreed through the Council Remuneration Committee, normally held in February each year and noted at the next
available Council meeting. This may include the creation of a bonus structure in future years.
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On behalf of the University community I am delighted to make this offer for our most prestigious leadership role at ANU
and would be pleased to receive your formal acceptance of this offer by signing and returning the form below to Kate
Witenden at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely
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The Hon Julie Bishop
Chancellor
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CCEPTANCE OF OFFER
To accept this offer of employment you will need to sign and return one (1) complete signed copy of this letter and the
attached Individual Employment Contract and return them within 7 days.
I have read and understood the terms of this offer, including all the attached and referenced information and accept the
offer of employment contained in this letter, on the basis of employment under an Individual Employment Contract.
I agree the statements as marked below, are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge:
I am fully fit to perform the inherent requirements and duties of the position I am accepting.
I am eligible to undertake paid employment in Australia.
I declare that I am not a prohibited person, i.e. ineligible to undertake child related employment as defined/or
within the meaning of the
Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 or a Registrable
Person under the
Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000.
I understand that I have a general duty of confidentiality to The Australian National University as my employer. I
will maintain the confidentiality of University business, staff and/or student information, including personal
information and will not deal with this information in any way except in the course of my employment at the
University. I will comply with relevant legislation and University policies relating to confidentiality.
I have not been convicted of any criminal offence which might be an impediment to my employment.
By signing this offer you are acknowledging
your obligations to comply with the provisions of the University's Code of
Conduct and other policies in relation to, but not limited to, occupational health and safety, teaching and supervision,
equal opportunity and diversity, travel, research, confidentiality, privacy and intellectual property, as amended from time
to time. University policies can be found on the University’s web pages.
Signed: ______________________________________
Date: _________________________
Name (please print):____________________________________________________________
