Last Updated on October 12, 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.
Lead Optical Specialist
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Nov 10 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Ideal for an experienced optical engineer, this position provides the chance to shape cutting-edge scientific and space technologies while supporting world-leading research and innovation.
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.
Mechanical Engineering Specialist
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 27 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Join the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) to provide specialist mechanical engineering expertise supporting the design, development, validation and maintenance of advanced astronomical instrumentation for world-leading research.
Senior Consultant HR Systems Operations
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Oversee operational support for key HR systems, ensuring high-quality service delivery to HR and Payroll stakeholders
Senior Government Relations Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 22 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Support government relations, policy engagement and strategic relationships with Parliament, government and senior stakeholders.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 15 2026
- Level A
Contribute to an innovative empirical and sociolegal study of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), focusing on its development and role as a ‘World Court’.
Associate Professor/ Professor of Music
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 10 2026
- Level E1
An opportunity is available for an outstanding scholar to take up a leadership position at the ANU School of Music working within a collaborative team with world-class researchers and educators.
Research Engineer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 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.
Research Assistant / Research Engineer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
Work with state-of-the-art techniques on AI and Robotics, in collaboration with researchers and practitioners from universities and industry.
Research Officer (Peakall)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 8 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
Research Officer to perform high quality plant DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation for sequencing and molecular laboratory research support.
Events and Communication Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
The Events and Communications Officer works with key ICEDS staff, including the Director, Institute Manager, other Programs and Institute staff, to effectively develop newsletters, bulletins, social media content, videos and other communications materials.
Senior Project Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead and coordinate university-wide mental health and wellbeing projects, supporting strategy delivery, stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Manager, Government Relations
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 20 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Support Australia’s only national university through engagement with all levels of government.
Associate Director Philanthropic Governance & Impact
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Lead philanthropic governance, donor relations and stewardship to strengthen accountability and maximise the impact of giving across ANU.
Manager, Donor Relations
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead ANU’s Donor Relations team, strengthening donor relationships and delivering stewardship, engagement and recognition programs.
Technical Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 28 2026
- ANU Officer 6
Join the School of Engineering and work across multiple engineering disciplines, including laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, compliance, fabrication support, and infrastructure management.
Lecturer in General Practice
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- Level B
Combining teaching, research, and academic leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to primary care education while maintaining a strong connection to clinical practice.
Director, Research School of Social Sciences
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- Level E1
The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS).
Communications Assistant
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 2/3
Communications Assistant supporting research outreach, social media, web content, project coordination and stakeholder engagement in a collaborative lab.
Manager Academic Skills
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 15 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Collaborate across a large, dynamic university to drive and lead innovative academic skills programs and services.
Research Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 18 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
The Centre for Mental Health Research is seeking an experienced Research Officer to support research in youth mental health.
Information Security Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
Be instrumental in protecting and managing ANU information and communication technology systems across both digital and non-digital environments.
Program Support Coordinator – Indigenous Health (Indigenous Identified Position)
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
This role provides administration support to the Indigenous Health Unit and engages with stakeholders to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health through curriculum content, recruitment and retention of students.
Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Senior leadership role overseeing admissions and scholarships, leading teams, driving service excellence, and supporting student enrolment outcomes across the University.
WHS Consultant Injury
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 25 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Provide procedural, injury prevention and injury management services and administration to facilitate effective implementation of the University WHS Management System.
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (up to four positions available)
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: Dec 1 2026
- Level C
Develop an internationally visible research program, contribute to the MSI’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research students, and participate in the life of the Institute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.