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Australian National University Vacancies offer world-class PhD and Postdoc roles in Canberra. Join Australia's top-ranked research institution and impact global policy.
The Australian National University (ANU) in Australia is unique in its legislative mandate to support national unity and provide research excellence of global significance. Consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities, ANU is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). Its proximity to the Australian Parliament and national institutions offers researchers a distinctive advantage in translating academic work into national policy and international diplomacy.
Why Advance Your Career at ANU?
- Elite Compensation & Superannuation: ANU provides a highly competitive financial package designed to attract global talent:
- Unmatched Pension Benefits: Staff at ANU benefit from an industry-leading 17% employer superannuation contribution, ensuring long-term financial security.
- Specialized Research Facilities: From the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI)—home to Australia’s most powerful supercomputer—to the Siding Spring Observatory, ANU provides the infrastructure required for groundbreaking science.
Below is the regularly updated list of verified academic vacancies at ANU. These listings encompass opportunities within the College of Science, College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, and the College of Health & Medicine.
Australian National University Vacancies
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 22 2026
- Level B
Contribute to Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics research for Subaru’s ULTIMATE GLAO and GMT’s Laser Tomography Adaptive Optics systems.
Postdoctoral / Research Fellow
- Academic
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Nov 15 2026
- Level B
Join a vibrant and collaborative environment in Solid Earth Geophysics with world-class expertise in seismology, geodynamics, mathematical geophysics, and rock/mineral physics.
Research Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 8 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
Contribute to a research partnership with ACT Government that will help inform policy decisions in the ACT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 8 2026
- Level A
Advance Earth sciences research through experimental petrology and analysis of iron oxide copper-gold systems.
Senior Administration Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 9 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Help coordinate strategic initiatives, manage partnership information and reporting systems, and contribute to the successful delivery of research partnership activities.
Deputy Manager Conferrals & Prizes
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 2 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead university-wide conferrals and prizes administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficient processes and recognition of student achievements.
Deputy Manager, Exams & Results
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 2 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead university-wide examinations and results operations, support staff, improve processes and ensure accurate, timely, student-focused service delivery.
Student Retention Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 4 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Support student retention initiatives, strengthen engagement and build relationships to improve the experience of domestic and international students.
NCI Intern
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 28 2026
- ANU Officer 2/3
Join the NCI Internship Program to work on real HPC, data and cloud projects supporting research and building practical skills.
Mechanical Specialist
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Provide specialist mechanical engineering expertise to design, develop, validate and maintain instrumentation projects and systems.
Deputy Manager, Employability Operations and Engagement
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Support work-integrated learning, drive operational excellence and strengthen student employability through university-wide collaboration.
Senior Research Software Engineer (Training Specialist)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 8 2026
- ANU Officer 8
This position provides a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of research software, climate science and research communities to help advance Australia's climate modelling capabilities and address major challenges facing society.
Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 15 2026
- Level B
Seeking a researcher with experience in research and data governance to work on the ARC project ‘Delivering Anindilyakwa data governance' within the School of Demography.
Education Systems Support Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Support high-quality engineering education through course administration, educational systems and student-centred processes.
Coursework Scholarships Coordinator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Nov 1 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Lead coursework scholarship administration, ensuring compliant, student-focused service delivery, governance, and stakeholder support across prestigious scholarship programs.
Project Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 8 2026
- ANU Officer 5
This is an exceptional chance to be part of the establishment and delivery of a new prestigious Alumni Art Prize – The WILLIAMS.
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.
Operations Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Oct 27 2026
- ANU Officer 5
The ANU College of Business and Economics is seeking an organised and proactive Operations Officer to support the effective day-to-day operations of the College. The role provides administrative support and advice across student, financial, HR, facilities and general operational matters, while coordinating activities, maintaining accurate records and working with staff and University service areas to resolve issues efficiently.
Casual Chef
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Oct 27 2026
- ANU Officer 3 (Hosp) - 38HR
Support our kitchen team as a casual Chef, preparing quality food and delivering catering services across conferences, functions and residential dining.
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Nov 3 2026
- Level A
Join ANU as a Postdoctoral or Research Fellow, advancing ethical stem cell research through legal, regulatory and community engagement initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
Chef
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Oct 27 2026
- ANU Officer 3 (Hosp) - 38HR
Chef supporting kitchen operations to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and an efficient work environment.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
- 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.
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.