Last Updated on September 30, 2026 by admin
The Australian National University in Australia invites application for vacant Postdoctoral and Faculty Positions, a national research university in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
Manager, Risk
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 7 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Lead enterprise risk initiatives, strengthen risk ownership and build organisational risk capability across the University.
Senior Appointments Consultant
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 12 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
In this role, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders to manage complex appointment processes, provide expert advice and deliver an exceptional experience for all stakeholders.
Vice-President (Advancement & Engagement)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- University Executive
The Australian National University (ANU) seeks an exceptional senior leader to serve as our next Vice-President (Advancement and Engagement). This is a role is a member of the University Executive Committee and central to advancing the University’s philanthropic ambition, institutional reputation and national mission.
Deputy Manager, Teaching Communities and Recognition
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 21 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Make a real contribution to the educating force of the ANU as the Deputy Manager of Teaching Communities and Recognition team.
Executive Search Consultant
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 12 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced resourcer or recruiter who demonstrates exceptional candidate care, brings strong recruitment research capability, and is committed to working in a small bespoke and highly professional team.
System Administrator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 14 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
Utilise your Linux expertise to secure, automate and improve enterprise platforms, delivering reliable digital services across ANU.
Administration Coordinator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 13 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
The ANU seeks an exceptional Administration Coordinator to support the Office of the Interim Vice-Chancellor.
HR System Business Analyst
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
This position will analyse and translate HR and Payroll system business requirements to produce optimal HR business and systems solutions to the ANU community.
Teaching Communities and Recognition Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Support ANU teaching communities through effective administration, event coordination and recognition programs that celebrate and showcase educators.
Change Manager, Environmental Sustainability
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Lead organisational and behavioural change to embed environmental sustainability across ANU and deliver lasting climate action and impact.
Research Services Administrator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 6 2026
- ANU Officer 4
Provide support for Research Portal+ and ARIES, including data entry, stakeholder support and potential for small project work. HDR candidates are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral/Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- Level A
TTPI advances tax and transfer policy research through government collaboration, academic expertise, and nationally relevant policy-focused scholarship.
Senior Student Education Advisor
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 6 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Senior student administration specialist delivering complex case management, policy advice, compliance support, and high-quality student outcomes.
Lecturer
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- Level B
Academic position combining research, teaching, student supervision, academic engagement, curriculum development, and contribution to school activities.
Student Engagement Coordinator
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Coordinate student engagement and administration for ANU One, supporting student success, wellbeing, governance and enquiries.
Admissions Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Provide a beginning-to-end admissions process to prospective students from assessment of the initial application through to the student acceptance.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics
- Academic
- Tenure Track
- Closing on: Dec 6 2026
- Level B
Utilise your expertise in economics to deliver high-quality research and teaching and strengthen ANU’s research excellence.
Manager, Student Education Support
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving service excellence that supports student enrolment, progression and overall student success.
Student Hub Assistant
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 4
Provide student-centred support, assisting students with academic and administrative enquiries and helping them navigate services throughout their ANU journey.
Research Engineer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 7
Work with state-of-the-art techniques on AI and Robotics, in collaboration with researchers and practitioners from universities and industry.
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- Level B
Join us in developing the next generation of integrated Planning and Learning for Resilient Robot Operations at ANU Robotics Lab.
Executive Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Support strategic initiatives, executive priorities and key committees through high-level advice, coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- Level A
Lead development of a nationally significant dataset on Australia’s introduced flora, working at the forefront of horizon-scanning research to identify high-risk weeds before they arrive and establish, directly informing national and state biosecurity policy, including the Australian Weed Strategy and NSW New Weed Incursion Plan.
General Counsel
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- University Executive
The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking an accomplished and strategic legal leader to serve as its next General Counsel.
Executive Support Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) to play a key role in supporting senior leadership in a dynamic and complex environment.
Senior Advisor
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- Senior Manager 3
Provide strategic advice and coordination to the Interim Vice-Chancellor, delivering high-level briefings and supporting University priorities.
University Executive Committee Secretary
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Provide high-level governance and secretariat support to the University Executive Committee, working closely with senior University leaders.
Research Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 7 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
NCEPH is seeking an experienced Research Officer to provide data collection and project support for a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) project on the design and delivery of psychosocial support services.
Employability and Engagement Systems Coordinator
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Provide frontline support for careers and placement systems, assist staff and students, and deliver data insights to support KPIs, reporting, and employability priorities.
Senior Administration Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to join our School Professional staff team.
Senior Research Software Engineer (Female Identified Position)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 5 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead development of scientific software for climate modelling, HPC and data-driven research as a Senior Research Software Engineer.
Casual Sessional Academic – School of Computing
- Academic
- Casual
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- Casual/Sessional Academic
Deliver School of Computing courses as a casual tutor, inspiring evidence-based learning, supporting student success and collaborating with staff.
International Partnerships and Agreements Coordinator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 15 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Support global partnerships by coordinating international agreements, managing compliance and risk, and engaging key stakeholders.
Administration Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 1 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Use your administration and customer service skills to support staff, students and visitors in a collaborative and varied role.
Research Software Engineer (Female Identified Position)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 5 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Develop innovative scientific software and support advanced climate modelling as a Research Software Engineer.
Associate Director Philanthropic Governance & Impact
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 6 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Lead philanthropic governance, donor relations and stewardship to strengthen accountability and maximise the impact of giving across ANU.
Student Education Advisor
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 6 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Provide specialist student administration, academic advice and compliance support within a collaborative, high-volume student services environment, working closely with a large and diverse team to deliver responsive, high-quality support and enhance the student experience.
ERMS Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Sep 30 2026
- ANU Officer 4
Maintain and improve electronic records systems, supporting compliant records management, retention, disposal and information governance at ANU.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 21 2026
- University Executive
The Australian National University (ANU) Education Portfolio is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our executive team.
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- Level B
The ANU Law School is seeking to further enhance its world-class reputation by making full-time continuing appointments. The appointee(s) will be expected to undertake outstanding research in an area that complements the School’s existing strengths and to contribute to the Law School’s teaching.
Senior Project Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
The CASS Professional Services Team is seeking an experienced Project Officer to join our newly formed team for a period of twelve months on a fixed-term appointment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment to provide high-quality support to staff and students within a university environment.
Senior Advisor, Program Delivery and Insight
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Provide strategic advice and coordination across education priorities, supporting executive decision-making and University outcomes.
Business Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- Senior Manager 2
An exciting opportunity to lead the establishment and growth of ANU One, shaping innovative pathway programs and student success initiatives at The Australian National University.
Manager, Student Engagement and Operations
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Lead student engagement and operations for ANU One, delivering compliant, effective and student-centred pathway services.
Casual Sessional Academic
- Academic
- Casual
- Closing on: Oct 21 2026
- Casual/Sessional Academic
The ANU School of Engineering is seeking casual sessional academics (tutors) for Semester 1 2027. Individuals with experience and expertise in the field of Engineering who are interested in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses are encouraged to apply.
Lecturer in Philosophy (Continuing – 2 positions)
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- Level B
The ANU School of Philosophy is seeking to further enhance its world-class reputation by making two full-time continuing appointments. Both appointees will be expected to undertake outstanding research and teaching. At least one of the appointees will have expertise in ethics and/or social and political philosophy. The other appointee will have expertise in any area that complements the School’s existing strengths, including the capacity to contribute to the School’s teaching in Philosophy and AI.
Postdoctoral/Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- Level B
Join a major ARENA-funded project at ANU developing low-cost, scalable perovskite–silicon tandem solar modules.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 15 2026
- Level A
Contribute to innovative research on genome reorganisation and the generation of novel genetic variation in plants within the Research School of Biology.
Head of Medical Program
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- Level E1
Lead the medical program, driving curriculum innovation, accreditation excellence and partnerships that shape Australia’s future doctors.
Senior WHS Specialist
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 5 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead complex WHS and biosafety programs, providing specialist advice, governance, risk management and safety assurance.
Institute Administrator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Join the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership in a varied role supporting projects, operations and administration while delivering social impact
Director, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 11 2026
- Level E1
The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint the Director of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA).
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- Level A
Contribute to research associated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering focusing on the chemical synthesis of modified peptides and proteins.
Clinical Educators (Indigenous Identified Position)
- Academic
- Continuing
- Level B
Support Indigenous health in the medical program, contributing to teaching, assessment and curriculum, integrating Indigenous health across learning.
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.
Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 4 2026
- Level B
The Research School of Management seeks a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation to join a dynamic team delivering high‑impact research and quality teaching.
Project Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 13 2026
- ANU Officer 5
The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is seeking a Project Officer to work on two complementary research projects focused on community rule-making and peacebuilding and violence prevention.
2026 Casual Theatre Staff
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Jan 3 2027
- Theatre Staff
Llewellyn Hall is seeking dependable, friendly theatre staff to fill all roles including, front of house attendants and mangers, stage hands and managers and technical officers.