
Australian National University
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.
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*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
- Student gender ratio
- 54 F : 46 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 51% (1)
- Students per staff
- 13.3 (1)
- Student total
- 17243 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Jobs at Australian National University
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Senior Advisor, Research
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Research) Salary package: $121,359– $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2027. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_ANUO8 Senior Advisor, Research - NSC.pdf Help build a national first Australia's most ambitious longitudinal, nationally representative study of how the public understands security, risk and resilience – designed to become enduring national infrastructure, not a one-off. Research that decision-makers use Generate independent evidence to inform parliamentary inquiries, government policy, public engagement, and comparative work with international partners. A genuinely hybrid role at a rare vantage point Research depth and national-scale delivery, sitting at the intersection of academia, government, industry, and the community. Shape the agenda, don't just deliver it Real scope to set research direction, build the engagement program, and grow with the team. Position Overview The Senior Advisor, Research provides comprehensive senior support on a diverse range of policy-relevant research and engagement priorities. This includes applying a strong working knowledge of national security, resilience and preparedness issues and research skills to conduct policy research independently and in teams. The Senior Advisor, Research assists in the management of the NSC’s Policy and Engagement functions, working with Academic, Executive Education and Futures Hub leads in maximising research output, policy-relevance, engagement and impact, including in the context of NSC Community Consultations, conferences and events. The role is conducted in line with NSC’s services agreements with the Commonwealth and the NSC Charter, while ensuring that University, ethical and legal requirements are met. The College The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive. The School Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within CLGP and is Australia’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia- Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia. The National Security College (NSC), which is part of the Crawford School, is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and ANU. The College conducts programs relating to national security including executive and professional development courses, postgraduate education, futures analysis, research and policy engagement. Its mission is consistent with the national mission of the ANU and the NSC Charter. The NSC academic program is integrated with the Crawford School and NSC’s administration is positioned within Crawford and CLGP, with a strategic reporting line to VC and the NSC Advisory Board. For further information please contact Tim Wilford, Director, Community Consultations, E: Tim.Wilford@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 believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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 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 successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results and the ability to obtain and maintain a baseline security. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 07 July 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
Salary
$121,359 $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Administration Officer - Clinical School
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Continuing, Full-Time Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO5_Administration Officer.pdf The Position The role supports Professorial staff at the Canberra Clinical School and engages with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, clinicians, students, visitors, and colleagues across the School, College Administration, and relevant University areas. The School The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and Southeastern NSW. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, SMP School Manager, Melissa Fiu, E: Melissa.Fiu@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 successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
Salary
$87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Research Fellow, Information and Signal Processing Cluster
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (Up to 30 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Level B_Research Fellow.Lecturer_v1.pdf Join us in pioneering goal-oriented semantic wireless communications to define the 6G and beyond era: Design and implement cutting-edge AI-driven communication strategies, signal processing algorithms and simulation platforms for goal-oriented semantic wireless systems. Drive a high-impact ARC Discovery Project aimed at advancing sovereign telecommunications capability and unlocking 6G commercialisation potential. Collaborate and work closely with leading research scientists in wireless communications. About the opportunity This position is a fixed term for a period of up to 30 months to contribute to the ARC Discovery Project, focusing on goal-oriented semantic wireless communications within the Information and Signal Processing Cluster at the School of Engineering. Key responsibilities include the design and implementation of novel AI-driven goal-oriented semantic communication strategies, signal processing algorithms, performance optimization methods, and simulation platforms. The successful candidate will join Prof. Yang’s research group to work at the forefront of 6G innovation while assisting in the co-supervision of PhD students and the production of high-impact scholarly publications, co-supervised by Prof. Salman Durrani and working closely with Prof. Yansha Deng (King’s College London, United Kingdom). Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose expertise in AI-driven wireless communications, semantic processing, and 6G network architectures to contribute to the Activity Cluster, School, and College. 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 Professor Nan Yang via phone at +61 2 6125 6337 or email nan.yang@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) including a full publication list 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 statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria. A 1-page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 2.5-3 years if appointed. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Deadline: Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
Salary
$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Clinical Educators (Indigenous Identified Position)
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121.598 - $137,870 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation Term: Part-time, Continuing, Multiple Positions (0.1-0.2 FTE) The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure and are aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PDPEWER_Level B_Clinician Educator - Indigenous.pdf The Positions The Indigenous Clinician Educators will play an important role supporting the medical program to achieve its objectives in regard to Indigenous health including the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students, the embedding of Indigenous health in the curriculum and ensuring we graduate culturally safe and informed doctors. The School The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and Southeastern NSW. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, Associate Professor Stewart Sutherland E: stewart.sutherland@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 successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Salary
$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus (pro rata) 17% superannuation
Posted
9 Jun 2026
ANFF Facility Manager
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Research) Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funding) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of December 2028 Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_SM1_ANFF Facility Manager.pdf Great work/life balance with dynamic team culture Four weeks annual leave per year + a variety of salary packaging options The Area The Research School of Physics represents Australia's largest university based research and teaching activity in the physics discipline. Hundreds of academics, technical staff and students form the School's greatest asset, its people. This critical mass of researchers is of fundamental importance in fostering the kind of interdisciplinary interactions that create modern research excellence. We offer our professional staff a dynamic and flexible working environment with excellent training and career development opportunities and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive team. Position overview The position will play a crucial role in liaising with internal and external users of the facilities. The role will coordinate and implement technical, financial, human resources and physical resources for the ANFF ACT Node. The Manager, ANFF will also be responsible for supervising a team of professional and technical officers. The Person To be considered to this role, you will need to have: Strong background and extensive experience in cleanroom operations including a high-level experience and commitment to Work Health and Safety processes and procedures. Demonstrated experience in scientific/technical management, including research infrastructure management, project planning, strategic business planning to grow enterprise, costing, coordination and reporting. Experience in providing leadership, supervision and mentoring to a small team of technical staff, including ability to use initiative and apply sound judgement. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders. The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook. For more information about the position please contact Professor Hoe Tan on T: +61 (02) 612 50356 or E: Hoe.Tan@anu.edu.au ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. 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. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Deadline: Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
Salary
$138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% super
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Subjects Taught at Australian National University
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- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
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Business and Economics
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