The Australian National University in Australia invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a national research university in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
Research and Academic Positions
RSFAS Casual Sessional Sessional Academic Register S1 2026
- Academic
- Casual
- Closing on: Jan 31 2026
- Casual/Sessional Academic
To join our teaching pool across a range of disciplines. Sessional academics play a vital role in supporting the School’s learning and teaching activities.
Administrative Assistant
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 15 2025
- ANU Officer 5
The School of Regulation and Global Governance is seeking an experienced administrator to join our small, high achieving professional team.
Research Assistant (Casual) (Indigenous Identified)
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Dec 21 2025
- ANU Officer 4
Seeking a motivated Research Assistant to contribute to research led by Dr Olivia Evans on the attitudes and allyship towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia
Night Assistant
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Jan 5 2026
- ANU Officer 4/5
Support operations for the Anglo-Australian Telescope at the summit of Mt Woorut, New South Wales.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 4 2026
- Level A
Lead impactful research with ALMA data and collaborate with a vibrant academic community. Apply now to advance your career in astronomy!
Facilities Officer
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Dec 18 2025
- ANU Officer 2/3
Support facilities operations by managing Soft FM issues, supervising contractors, tracking maintenance, handling invoices, maintaining databases, and ensuring excellent customer service across the Division.
Prospect Research Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Jan 26 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Join our Prospect Intelligence team as a Prospect Research Officer, supporting fundraising success through donor insights and strategic research.
Project Coordinator, ICH
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 17 2025
- ANU Officer 6/7
The ANU Institute for Communication in Health Care (ICH) research team is seeking a dynamic, motivated and resilient Project Coordinator to help lead our world-class research institute.
Engagement and Impact Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 17 2025
- ANU Officer 5
Coordinate and deliver events, engagement activities and digital content that strengthen relationships across industry, government, philanthropy and community.
MSI Fellow
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 4 2026
- Level C
These prestigious MSI Fellowships support early-career academics pursuing research-focused careers in any field of mathematics, preferably aligned with one or more of the Institute’s existing research programs.
Research and Engagement Fellow in the Practice of Pacific Security
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 12 2025
- Level C
The Pacific Security College (PSC) is seeking a Research and Engagement Fellow to join our Academic team. This is a unique opportunity for the candidate to contribute to the work of the PSC in a broad range of education and research outputs.
Research Fellow
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 12 2025
- Level B
The Pacific Security College (PSC) is seeking Research Fellow to join our Academic team. This is a unique opportunity for the candidate to contribute to the work of the PSC in a broad range of education and research outputs.
Accessibility Senior Case Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 21 2025
- ANU Officer 8
Lead accessibility support for students through expert case management, staff supervision, and inclusive practice across the university
Case Manager, Accessibility
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 14 2025
- ANU Officer 6/7
Be part of an influential team, providing a centralised and coordinated support to members of the ANU community.
Project Officer SENSW Regional Training Hub
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Dec 10 2025
- ANU Officer 6/7
Liaise and engage with medical workforce and other health disciplines and stakeholders locally and nationally to support and implement the objectives of the Regional Training Hub program.
Education Support Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Jan 5 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Support high-quality teaching at ANU CBE, contributing to an excellent student experience.
Senior Communications Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 16 2025
- ANU Officer 8
Information Technology Services is seeking to engage a Senior Communications Manager to uplift our communication practices. We are looking for clever and creative, passionate and energetic people with different skills, backgrounds, and experiences…
Student Employability Coordinator (Student Professional Development)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 4 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Play a key role in delivering development programs, managing industry partnerships through providing frontline guidance to enhance student careers, engagement, internships, and mentoring opportunities.
Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 4 2026
- Level B
The National Centre for Epidemiology & Population Health is recruiting for a full time Research Fellow for the Pac-EVIPP+ project.
Lesslie Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 25 2026
- Level B
Shape policy, deliver practical solutions, and contribute to teaching and collaboration at one of the world’s leading environmental research centres, ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society.
ANU Talent Register
- Academic
- Professional
- Casual
- Fixed Term
- Casual/Sessional Academic
The ANU Talent Register represents an exciting opportunity to build your professional skills and gain a variety of employment experiences in a diverse and complex working environment.
Senior Manager (Operations)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 9 2025
- Senior Manager 2
The operations manager will work with the Director to launch the Centre for Personalised Medicine, providing strategic and operational leadership.
Senior Business Analyst
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 9 2025
- ANU Officer 8
The Australian National University has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated customer service and delivery focused finance systems professional to work within the University’s Financial Systems team.
Project Officer, Review Implementation
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 10 2025
- ANU Officer 6/7
Seeking a Project Officer to support university-wide projects, including gender-based violence prevention, with strong project and communication skills.
Academic Coordinator
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 11 2025
- Level C
Clinical Skills education is well developed in the School across all 4-years of the medical program. The appointee will oversee, organise and implement the day–to-day aspects of Phase 2 (Years 3 and 4) Clinical Skills, including teaching sessions …
Senior Project Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 10 2025
- ANU Officer 8
The Senior Project Officer will coordinate university-wide projects, including gender-based violence prevention, with strong project and stakeholder skills.
Research Fellow, Social and Ethical Dimensions of Applied Cryobiology
- Academic
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Jan 4 2026
- Level B
Seeking a researcher with experience in ethnographic or qualitative social science fieldwork with a focus on the social and ethical implications of applied cryotechnology for the ERC project “Cultures of the Cryosphere” (CultCryo).
Research Fellow, Ethnography and Sociology of the Artificial Cryosphere
- Academic
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Jan 4 2026
- Level B
Seeking a researcher with experience in ethnographic or qualitative social science fieldwork for the ERC project “Cultures of the Cryosphere” (CultCryo).
Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 12 2026
- Level B
The School of Sociology invites applications for a part-time Research Fellow position to conduct social research on the hormone estrogen. This position is ideal for a motivated early-career researcher with expertise in social media analysis.
Brand Content Producer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 9 2025
- ANU Officer 6/7
Lead creative content and campaigns across print, digital, and video to bring the University brand to life through impactful storytelling and engaging media.
Executive Assistant and Administrator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 17 2025
- ANU Officer 5
Provide high-level support to the Chief Campus Environment Officer, managing communications and coordinating projects for a safe, sustainable campus.
Associate Director, Commercial and Capital Finance
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 10 2025
- Senior Manager 3
Excellent opportunity to join a newly established Commercial team within Finance and Business Services at the Australian National University.
Research Integrity and Assurance Deputy Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 7 2025
- ANU Officer 8
Seeking an independent, motivated individual with experience in research integrity and preferably other research compliance to lead a small friendly team.
Digital Designer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 11 2025
- ANU Officer 5
Join a team of passionate designers and content creators, leveraging your advanced knowledge of Chinese social media channels and culture while growing your career at one of Australia’s leading universities.
ARC Laureate Research/Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 11 2025
- Level B
Join the Laureate Program “Echoes from the planetary cores” to advance deep Earth and planetary seismology using next-generation seismic imaging and new data.
Director, National Centre for Health Workforce Studies
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 18 2025
- Level D
Lead a national centre of excellence driving data-informed solutions for Australia’s health and care workforce.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Jan 9 2026
- University Executive
The Australian National University seeks an inspiring, experienced and strategic leader with a deep understanding of the current issues, challenges and opportunities facing research-intensive universities as our next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resear…
Senior Energy Engineer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 8 2025
- Senior Manager 1
Lead and deliver design projects across diverse campus buildings, working with multidisciplinary teams and benefiting from generous leave entitlements.
Administration Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 9 2025
- ANU Officer 5
Exciting opportunity for a Administration Officer to join a friendly, motivated team working in Enrolments and Fees.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 8 2025
- Senior Manager 1
Client Side Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 7 2025
- Senior Manager 2
Tell the stories of our world-class research and education as Senior Media Manager, Public Affairs, at ANU.
Lead, Student Development and Wellbeing
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 11 2025
- Level C
The Lead, Student Development and Wellbeing is a critical position to advance the development of student wellbeing related initiatives and contribute to the curriculum development and implementation. The appointee will work with clinical, academic…
Associate Director, Security
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 9 2025
- Senior Manager 3
Lead strategic security operations, drive cultural change, and collaborate with national security agencies at the Australian National University.
Associate Director, Assets and Maintenance
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 9 2025
- Senior Manager 2
Lead strategic asset and maintenance operations, drive sustainability, and shape campus environments at The Australian National University.
Senior Lecturer in International Business or Strategic Management
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Jan 15 2026
- Level C
Join a strong team of academics who publish in top international journals and hold external competitive grants.
Senior Lecturer in Business Information Systems
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Jan 15 2026
- Level C
The ANU Research School of Management is excited to recruit an exceptional Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the field of Business Information Systems. The successful applicant will conduct research of international standing and actively contribute to …
Stromlo Fellow in Radio Astronomy
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 16 2025
- Level C
An exciting opportunity to join the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and undertake independent research in the area of radio astronomy.
Stromlo Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 16 2025
- Level B
ANU seeks a Stromlo Research Fellow to conduct astronomy research, lead teams, supervise students, and foster strong academic relationships. PhD, research excellence, and collaborative leadership skills essential.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 6 2025
- Level A
Utlisie your experience in representation theory, geometry, or number theory and contribute to Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project “Geometry of character varieties.”
Postdoctoral / Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Dec 5 2025
- Level B
Contribute to the study of fully nonlinear partial differential equations and their geometric and physical applications, using various approaches, in particular those from harmonic analysis.
RSM Casual Sessional Academic Register S1 2026
- Academic
- Casual
- Closing on: Feb 1 2026
- Casual/Sessional Academic
The Research School of Management is seeking Casual Sessional Academics (Tutors) to join our teaching pool across a range of disciplines. Sessional academics play a vital role in supporting the School’s learning and teaching activities.
