Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Scholar Idea
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:
- PhD Stipends (RTP): The standard base stipend is approximately $36,652 per annum (tax-free), often accompanied by generous relocation and thesis allowances.
- Postdoctoral Research Associates (Level A): Salaries typically range from $82,000 to $110,000, based on experience and step level.
- Research Fellows (Level B): Starting salaries begin around $115,000, scaling to over $135,000.
- 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
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 19 2026
- Level B
Seeking postdoctoral fellows in applied statistics for the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry project at ANU. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Research Software Engineer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 5 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Drive collaborative, data‑intensive research in statistics, data science, and related disciplines. You will design, build, and maintain high‑quality research software to support robust, reproducible, and scalable analysis across the College of Bus…
Senior Educational Designer (Inclusive Design)
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 6 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Seeking a specialist in Inclusive Design to develop learning experiences that are inclusive and accessible for all ANU students.
Lecturer in Business Management
- Academic
- Continuing
- Closing on: May 26 2026
- Level B
The Research School of Management seeks a Lecturer in Business Management to join a dynamic team delivering high‑impact research and quality teaching.
Ecosystem Development Facilitator
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 6 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Coordinate events, build partnerships, and connect researchers, industry, and government to grow and promote Australia’s quantum ecosystem.
Deputy Manager, Digital Scholarship
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: May 10 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Play a key role in the management of the University’s repository projects within the Australian National University Library.
Deputy Manager, Timetabling
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: May 10 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead and contribute within a collaborative team committed to excellence in timetabling, partnering across ANU to deliver high-quality, service and outcomes to support world-class teaching and learning.
Impact and Partnership Officer (Indigenous Identified)
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: May 3 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Lead storytelling and partnerships to turn evidence into impact, build trusted First Nations, government and industry relationships, and advance Indigenous economic empowerment.
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.
Commercial Analyst
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: May 6 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Support research commercialisation through market analysis, partner engagement and operational support to enable industry collaboration and impact.
Student Hub Assistant
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Apr 29 2026
- ANU Officer 2/3
Join us as a Student Hubs Assistant, where you’ll provide student‑focused support and help students confidently navigate the administrative and academic processes that shape their university experience.
HR Remuneration and Workforce Data Analyst
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 29 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Join our team of expert university workforce analysts and planners to drive workforce planning and analytics initiatives at the Australian National University.
Rural Administration Officer
- Professional
- Casual
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Provide high‑quality administrative support to rural education and operational activities at the Rural Clinical School.
Technical Manager
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Apr 28 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Join the ANU Centre for Energy Systems and support the Interoperability Steering Committee and CSIP-Aus Testing and Certification Development Study.
Senior Software Developer
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Apr 28 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Join the Centre for Energy Systems and expand the team’s capacity to deliver CSIP‑AUS certifications by increasing witness‑testing capability and supporting efficient certification workflows.
Casual Sessional Academic – School of Computing, S2 2026
- Academic
- Casual
- Closing on: May 3 2026
- Casual/Sessional Academic
This opportunity offers casual sessional academics (tutors) the chance to deliver SOCO courses, inspire evidence-based learning, support students’ success, and engage collaboratively with staff. Relevant qualifications are required, with tutoring …
Project Officer, Access
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Apr 29 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Support equity initiatives by delivering programs, projects and events that widen access to higher education for underrepresented communities.
Intellectual Property Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Lead ANU’s IP portfolio, guiding protection and commercialisation of research, advising stakeholders and managing patents, deals and strategy.
Manager, Student Conduct and Appeals
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Opportunity to lead student administration services and management of conduct matters, ensuring compliance, policy advice, appeals management, and staff leadership within a higher education environment.
Associate Director, Program Delivery & Operations
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: May 7 2026
- Senior Manager 3
The ANU Institute for Space is seeking an Associate Director, Program Delivery and Operations. Join our diverse and dynamic team supporting ANU space capacity to solve society’s biggest challenges!
Program Coordinator, Governance and Strategies
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Coordinate governance and inclusion initiatives at the Australian National University, supporting strategy delivery, projects, respectful behaviours and an inclusive experience.
Finance Business Partner
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Apr 29 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Partner with leaders to deliver high‑quality financial advice, drive performance, and ensure strong governance and compliance.
Senior Business and Systems Analyst
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 22 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Join our team of expert HR Systems and Business analysts to deliver service excellence and drive continuous improvement to HR information systems at the Australian National University.
Program Officer Student Equity
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 29 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Be part of a high‑performing team delivering administrative support that advances equity and inclusion.
Senior Technical Officer
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Apr 22 2026
- ANU Officer 7
Senior Technical Officer supporting functional materials research via instrument design, applied research, facility management and WHS.
Recruitment Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Apr 25 2026
- ANU Officer 5
Support recruitment across the University, partner with stakeholders, and deliver smooth, compliant hiring outcomes in a collaborative, people-focused environment.
TELT Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: May 13 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Seeking experienced and proactive educational technologist to support the School of Medicine and Psychology in accredited program delivery.
Rural Clinical Education Coordinator
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Apr 27 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Play a critical role providing support for the operations and coordination of the Rural Clinical School.
Research Data Management Specialist
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 3 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Shape the future of world‑leading biomedical data sharing. Drive the data management foundations that underpin a national genomics platform and deliver global impact for researchers across Australia.
Staff Scientist
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: May 6 2026
- ANU Officer 7
Use your scientific experience to contribute to high quality technical support for the National Computational Infrastructure community.
Senior Manager, AITC Operations
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: May 13 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Play a central leadership role within a multidisciplinary team in the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre.
Life Science Electron Microscopy Specialist
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: May 13 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Support world-class life science research through advanced electron microscopy, training, and collaboration at the Centre for Advanced Microscopy
Senior Manager, Education Support and Innovation
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 29 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Lead strategic educational change at ANU. Expert in pedagogy and governance? Drive innovation and excellence in our Learning and Teaching portfolio.
Deputy Manager Student Events
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 26 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Utilise your experience to help create memorable campus experiences by overseeing a team of creative professionals planning and delivering vibrant, high-impact student events.
Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 10 2026
- Level B
The ANU Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the DP26, ‘Australians and the Past Revisited’ led by Professor Laurajane Smith.
Manager, Future Students (Domestic)
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Lead domestic student recruitment strategies, manage high-impact events, and deliver marketing initiatives to achieve university targets.
Deputy Manager, Future Students Experience
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Lead enquiry services and student ambassador program, delivering high-quality engagement and supporting student recruitment outcomes.
Senior Engagement Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Apr 26 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Senior Engagement Officer driving alumni engagement and fundraising communications to support students, research and university priorities.
Provisioning Officer
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 3 2026
- ANU Officer 4
Provide high quality customer service and administrative support for University staff within the Provisioning Team.
Project Coordinator
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 27 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
We are seeking a project management and administration extraordinaire to join our team at the Office of the Vice-President First Nations.
Head of Strategic Communications
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 23 2026
- Senior Manager 3
Drive high‑impact media, social and corporate storytelling initiatives that elevate the University’s profile and help advance its strategic priorities.
Computational RNA Biology Research Officer
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- ANU Officer 5/6
Be part of world-class RNA research and development and provide bioinformatics support to The Priess Group within the John Curtin School of Medical Research.
Associate Director, Alumni & Community Engagement
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 26 2026
- Senior Manager 2
Lead alumni engagement and community giving programs, strengthening global ANU connections and driving impactful donor and alumni initiatives.
Assistant Manager, Events and Sales
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: May 3 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
We are seeking a professional, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Assistant Events & Sales manager to lead a small team and work in a busy and dynamic work environment delivering high quality service experience.
Officer, Library Donation Project
- Professional
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Apr 22 2026
- ANU Officer 5
University Library seeking applications from enthusiastic team players with a commitment to Library technical services to work within the Collection Access and Discovery team.
Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: May 7 2026
- Level B
Contribute to research that aims to predict the biodiversity impact of plant invasion in a changing environment, working with Professor Jane Catford.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist
- Professional
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: May 7 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Senior Mechanical Engineer leading multidisciplinary design and delivery of next generation space astronomy instrumentation.
Technical Services Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 22 2026
- ANU Officer 4
University Library seeking enthusiastic team players with a commitment to Library technical services within the Collection Access and Discovery team.
Senior Manager, Sponsored Students
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 28 2026
- Senior Manager 1
Play a key leadership role overseeing sponsored student programs within the ANU International Office, supporting international engagement and student success.
Lecturer
- Academic
- Continuing (Contingent Funded)
- Closing on: Apr 30 2026
- Level B
Join Coral Bell School to inspire future leaders, pioneer groundbreaking research, and make a real impact on global politics and policy.
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.
Research Fellow
- Academic
- Fixed Term
- Closing on: Apr 28 2026
- Level B
Pioneer event-based sensing in robotics, vision, and control with world-leading researchers at ANU School of Engineering and their collaborators.
Senior Philanthropy Officer
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 26 2026
- ANU Officer 6/7
Join our team to advance world-class research, education and innovation– build meaningful donor relationships, grow our supporter base, and know your work will make a difference.
Philanthropy Manager
- Professional
- Continuing
- Closing on: Apr 26 2026
- ANU Officer 8
Join our team to support world-class research and education—build donor relationships, secure transformative gifts, and make a meaningful impact.