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77th in World University Rankings 2027
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About Australian National University

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Founded in 1946, The Australian National University (ANU) is Australia’s only national university and one of the most globally connected universities in the region. Located in Canberra, the nation’s capital, ANU brings together students from all over the world into a diverse and welcoming community.​​

Ranked #4 Best Overall university in Australia,* ANU is a powerhouse of world-leading research and teaching, a place where ambition is supported and excellence is celebrated. And with 1st for Student-to-Staff ratio among Australia’s Group of Eight universities,** you can feel confident you belong to an institution that’s designed to help you thrive.​

Learn more about ANU and discover why it’s the right place for you. Download our student guide. ​

*THE World University Rankings 2026​

**THE World University Rankings 2026.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Australian National University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
globe fill
International student percentage
51% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
12.9 (1)
student
Student total
17302 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2027

Jobs at Australian National University

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Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

institution

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: Senior Manager 2 Salary package: $159,145 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER SM2 Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships.pdf In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 The Position The Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office and leading approximately 35 professional staff, supported by casual staff. The position manages the delivery of admissions, scholarships and related student administration services for domestic and international coursework, Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs. The role oversees processes supporting approximately 27,000 applications annually and contributes significantly to the conversion of prospective students and the student experience. The position provides strategic and high-level advice to University Executives and senior staff on student lifecycle management, policy, legislation, risk, compliance and service delivery. It works closely with Colleges, central Divisions, Commonwealth agencies, external providers and sector peers to ensure effective and compliant student administration. The Associate Director also leads continuous improvement, workforce development, quality assurance, reporting and service enhancement to support the University's strategic objectives and student load targets. The Person The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading complex administrative operations, managing large teams and budgets, and delivering high-quality services within a tertiary institution or similar environment. They will demonstrate strong strategic planning, project management and business process improvement capabilities, with the ability to use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making. An effective leader and communicator, they will be skilled in managing change, developing staff and building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. They will also bring a sound understanding of student administration, relevant legislation, policy and compliance requirements, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing the student experience. For further information please contact, Rishen Shekhar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, International and Future Students, E: Rishen.Shekhar@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. Closing date: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

Salary

$159,145 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

1 Oct 2026

Mechanical Engineering Specialist

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia

institution

The Australian National University

Australia


Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (until March 2027) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO8_Mechanical Engineer Specialist.pdf In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 The Position The successful candidate will provide specialist technical management skill in support of the instrumentation program in the area of mechanical engineering. This position will provide design; development, validation and maintenance expertise for approved RSAA technical projects and activities. The Person We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering Specialist with experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical design, system validation techniques and maintenance of mechanical or opto-mechanical systems. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. The School Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), see here. For further information please contact, Mr Gaston Gausachs, Mechanical Engineering Group Lead, T: +61 2 6125 6076, E: gaston.gausachs@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU see here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. Please note: Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and be able to maintain all necessary clearances and authorisations required to work within defence export controlled environment. They will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. Closing date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

Salary

$124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

12 Oct 2026

Associate Director Philanthropic Governance & Impact

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia

institution

The Australian National University

Australia


Classification: Senior Manager 2 (Administration) Salary package: Competitive Salary package plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD SM2 Associate Director, Philanthropic Governance & Impact.pdf In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 Lead a high-impact University-wide function spanning philanthropic governance, donor relations, gift management and stewardship, with responsibility for shaping best-practice frameworks and service delivery across ANU. Shape how philanthropy is governed and delivered across the University, driving stronger frameworks, clearer processes and a more consistent experience for donors and internal stakeholders. Translate philanthropy into lasting impact by strengthening donor accountability, improving processes and ensuring philanthropic support is managed effectively, transparently and in line with donor intent. Position overview The Associate Director, Philanthropic Governance & Impact is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of the University’s philanthropic governance and donor relations functions. Leading a team across gift governance, donor relations, gift processing and reporting, the role will ensure strong governance, effective stewardship and consistent, high-quality service across the University. It will also play a key role in developing frameworks, policies and processes that strengthen donor accountability, support sound decision-making and enable philanthropic funds to achieve their intended impact. Working closely with senior leaders across Advancement & Engagement, Finance, Research, Scholarships, Colleges and the ANU Foundation, the Associate Director will provide trusted strategic advice, build strong institutional partnerships and drive continuous improvement across the philanthropic lifecycle. This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible function that sits at the intersection of philanthropy, governance, relationships and institutional impact. For further information please contact Divya Sahgal, Head of Engagement and Operations (ANU Advancement). Divya.sahgal@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A two-page statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. Closing date: Sunday, 25/10/2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

Salary

$159,145 per annum plus 17% super

Posted

7 Oct 2026

Vice-President (Advancement & Engagement)

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia

institution

The Australian National University

Australia


Vice-President (Advancement and Engagement) The Australian National University (ANU) seeks an exceptional senior leader to serve as our next Vice-President (Advancement and Engagement). This role is a member of the University Executive Committee and central to advancing the University’s philanthropic ambition, institutional reputation and national mission. As Australia’s national university, ANU delivers research of consequence, educates for leadership and convenes for national benefit. We are consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities and are proud to have been ranked in the top two per cent globally and fourth nationally in the QS World University Rankings for 2027. Philanthropy, engagement, government relations, strategic communications and brand are critical to how ANU fulfils our responsibilities. The Vice-President provides strategic leadership across these integrated functions, designing and delivering fundraising activity, strengthening institutional reputation and building enduring relationships with donors, alumni, government, industry, community partners and friends of the University. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and President and working closely with the Chancellor, the Vice-President fosters a cohesive, high-performing culture across the Advancement & Engagement Portfolio and works collaboratively with senior leaders across the University. ANU has a proud history of philanthropy, including the remarkable Tuckwell Gift in 2013, the largest donation made by individuals to an Australian university at that time, and transformative scholarships such as the Kambri Scholarship program, a $50 million endowment supporting Indigenous students to study at ANU with financial, academic and pastoral support. The successful candidate will be an accomplished advancement and communications executive with a record of securing major philanthropic gifts, leading strategic communications and building institutional brand and reputation, and leading complex engagement portfolios. They will bring strategic insight, professional confidence and the ability to operate at the highest levels nationally and internationally. As a senior representative of ANU, the Vice-President will establish and sustain strong relationships across the University Academic Colleges and Service Divisions, and with external individuals, communities, institutions and organisations that are critical to supporting the innovation and activity of ANU. Contact and confidential enquiries: Please note ANU is not accepting applications via this portal. For further information about the opportunity or for a confidential conversation please contact Janelle Entwistle or Tanu Mehta at anuvpae@heidrick.com or on +61 411 419 680. A comprehensive candidate pack including Position Description and Selection Criteria is available on request. Applications close: 11:55 pm Sunday 25 October 2026 AEDT Exploratory stakeholder meetings, presentations and/or psychometric testing may be required as part of the selection process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Salary

Commensurate with the role

Posted

30 Sep 2026

Education Systems Support Officer

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia

institution

The Australian National University

Australia


Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO67 Educational Systems Support Officer.pdf Work closely with academic staff to support the delivery of high‑quality educational experiences across large undergraduate engineering courses. Apply your educational and systems expertise to coordinate, maintain and improve the tools, processes and platforms that underpin effective course administration. Support School‑wide education operations by contributing to consistent, reliable and student‑centred administrative processes. In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 About the opportunity Working within the School’s Education Portfolio, this role supports the delivery of large undergraduate engineering courses by coordinating and maintaining the systems, processes and tools that underpin effective course administration. Working closely with academic staff and course convenors, you will help manage key education functions including timetabling, assessment, examinations, results processing and learning management systems, while contributing to consistent, high-quality and student-centred education operations across the School. About the School The School of Engineering brings together a diverse and welcoming community that is motivated to seek “wicked problems”. We connect divergent thinkers, to explore and pose solutions, that cross the traditional interdisciplinary and global boundaries. We have evolved from our foundational strength in systems thinking, reaching beyond traditional engineering fields. This systems approach embraces our core strengths and is shaped around five focus areas: Aerospace, Energy, Environmental, Information & Signal Processing, and Mechatronics. Join us in our fundamental quest of discovery and passionate pursuit of knowledge that goes beyond our lived world. About the College As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future. CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation. We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective. CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College is comprised of the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Mathematical Sciences Institute, and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, supported by the Professional Services Group. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Jenny Simmons, Educational Systems Officer, email jenny.simmons@anu.edu.au , or Xiaolin (Shannon) Wang, Associate Director Education, email adir.education.eng@anu.edu.au. Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems and Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. What we offer The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources How to apply Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents: A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.  A 3-4 page statement addressing the selection criteria. Achievement relative to opportunity statement where appropriate Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. Closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

Salary

$100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

15 Oct 2026

Subjects Taught at Australian National University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Australian National University

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology