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=73rd in World University Rankings 2026
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About Australian National University

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institution

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
13.3 (1)
student
Student total
17243 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

Jobs at Australian National University

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Research Environment Specialist

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Information Technology) Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Research Environment Specialist.pdf This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028. This role gives you hands-on access to Australia’s national supercomputing infrastructure—including world-class HPC clusters, large-scale GPU systems, cloud platforms, and high-performance file systems. You’ll support cutting-edge research in climate, weather, geoscience, water, bioinformatics, and astronomy, helping these communities leverage next-generation technologies such as AI/ML, GPU acceleration, high-performance workflows, and large-scale data analytics. You will design, build, and optimise software environments used daily by thousands of researchers across universities and national research initiatives. Your expertise will directly enable scientific breakthroughs, contribute to national capability, and support high-impact research communities across the nation. As part of the Software & Data Modernisation team, you will join a supportive, highly skilled, and diverse group that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Working within ANU provides excellent professional development opportunities, strong work–life balance and the chance to engage with leading researchers in Australia and internationally. The Position The Research Environment Specialist plays a key role in developing, maintaining, and supporting high-quality research environments that enable advanced computation, data analysis, and AI/ML workflows at the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI). The role supports major scientific domains—including climate and weather, geosciences, national water management, bioinformatics, and astronomy—by ensuring researchers can effectively utilise NCI’s HPC, cloud, data, and GPU platforms. Working under the broad direction of the Software and Data Modernisation Manager, the Specialist is responsible for deploying and optimising scientific software stacks, integrating tools and services into NCI’s computational ecosystem, and supporting users with expert advice on HPC, data science, and AI/ML workflows. The position also leads the development of documentation, training materials, and community engagement activities to ensure users can access, understand, and leverage NCI’s capabilities. The role requires strong technical expertise in scientific computing, HPC environments, Linux-based workflows, and modern AI/ML technologies. It also demands excellent communication skills, a proactive service mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders. The Specialist is expected to stay current with emerging technologies, contribute to performance optimisation and software modernisation efforts, and uphold ANU’s standards for safety, equity, and professional conduct. The Person The ideal candidate holds postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in HPC, data science and AI/ML, with strong domain expertise in areas such as climate, weather, environmental science or related fields. They demonstrate proven capability in developing, optimising and deploying scientific workflows across HPC, cloud and GPU environments, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Fortran, C, R or Julia and experience with modern AI/ML frameworks. They have expertise in data formats, software engineering practices, performance profiling and benchmarking, and are confident working within Linux environments and distributed systems. The successful candidate is collaborative, proactive and service-oriented, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with researchers and stakeholders. They are committed to delivering high-quality user support, training and documentation, and maintain currency with emerging technologies in HPC, data science and AI/ML to drive continuous improvement and innovation. For further information please contact, Rui Yang, Software and Data Modernisation Manager, T: +61 2 6125 2469, E: rui.yang@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 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: Sunday, 22 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Salary

$121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

20 Feb 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow, Research School of Chemistry

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $89,313 to $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term, (up to 18 months and 24 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Academic Level A Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf The Positions The first position is a fixed-term, 18‑month appointment supporting an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant that seeks to understand the interactions of bismuth‑modified peptides and proteins with biological systems. The project will involve the design, modification and characterisation of biologically active peptides and proteins and the study of their interactions with cells. The second position is a fixed‑term, 24‑month appointment supporting a National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas grant that seeks to develop broad‑spectrum inhibitors for viral infectious diseases. The project will involve the identification and characterisation of new inhibitors and the study of their interactions with viral proteases. The People The successful applicants will undertake independent research in medicinal chemistry with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, presenting their work at seminars and conferences, and collaborating with other researchers. The successful applicants will hold a relevant PhD with a track record of innovative research in peptide and protein chemistry. Applicants should demonstrate experience across peptide synthesis, protein expression, biochemical assays, phage display and cell culture. The School/Department The Research School of Chemistry is a leading centre of chemistry research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing chemistry issues, including medicinal chemistry. The College/Division The ANU College of Science and Medicine (CoSM) encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine and Psychology, and Physics. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. For further information please contact, Prof. Christoph Nitsche, E: christoph.nitsche@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 successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Salary

$89,313 to $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

18 Feb 2026

Lead Faculty Development and Engagement

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

institution

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: Academic Level C Salary package: $146,007 - $162,281 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation Terms: Part-time (21 hours per week), Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_Academic Level C_Lead Faculty Development and Engagement.pdf The Position This position provides strategic leadership for the engagement and development of honorary clinical staff and associated clinicians who contribute to the medical program. The role works closely with Heads of Clinical Schools, curriculum leads, and health service partners to strengthen clinician participation in teaching, enhance faculty development, and improve the student clinical placement experience. The Person The Lead Faculty Development and Engagement will utilise their medical education and leadership experience to strengthen the engagement and capacity of honorary clinical staff within the medical program. Drawing on expertise in teaching, program development, and research, they will enhance faculty development and the quality of the student learning experience. The School/Department 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/Division The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities. For further information please contact, Professor Martin Veysey, Head of Canberra Clinical School T: +61 2 6125 3622 E: martin.veysey@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 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: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 11:55 PM (Canberra time)

Salary

$146,007 - $162,281 (pro-rata) per annum plus 17% superannuation

Posted

16 Feb 2026

Technical Officer

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

institution

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical) Salary package: $79,314 - $95,530 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation Term: Part time (17.5 hours per week), Fixed Term (up to 31 October 2026) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO45 (Technical)_Technical Officer.pdf 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. 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 four focus areas: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics. Join us in our fundamental quest of discovery and passionate pursuit of knowledge that goes beyond our lived world.]  The ANU Centre for Energy Systems (ACES) is a leading research hub at the Australian National University. It brings together the ANU Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program (BSGIP), the ANU 100 Percent Renewable Energy Group (RE100) and other energy-focused research groups within the ANU School of Engineering. About the opportunity This position is a fixed term appointment up to 31 October 2026 to contribute to expanding the team’s capacity to deliver CSIP‑AUS certifications by increasing witness‑testing capability and supporting efficient certification workflows. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Mehdi Nikpendar at mehdi.nikpendar@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 & 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. 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 2 page statement addressing the selection criteria.  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 date: Monday, 23/03/2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Salary

$79,314 - $95,530 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Posted

12 Mar 2026

Head of Government Relations

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

institution

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


Classification: Senior Manager 3 Salary: $169,358 plus 17% superannuation  Term: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_SM3_Head of Government Relations.pdf Position Overview Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Affairs and Engagement, the Head of Government Relations is responsible for the coordination and strategic management of the University’s engagement with government, parliament and key public sector stakeholders. The Office operates within the Vice-Chancellor’s portfolio and works closely with the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, University Executive, Colleges, and professional portfolios. The Head of Government Relations provides strategic leadership of the University’s engagement with Federal, State and Territory Governments and the Parliament, with a particular focus on elected representatives, Ministers, advisers, senior officials, and parliamentary processes. The role is critical to advancing the University's strategic interests, managing institutional risk, supporting reputation rebuild, and ensuring the University meets its obligations for transparency, accuracy, and integrity in parliamentary and government engagement. This includes leadership of the University’s approach to Senate Estimates, parliamentary inquiries, advocacy, policy intelligence, and high-level relationship management, ensuring a coordinated, consistent, and trusted institutional presence. For further information please contact Yana Potrebica, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Engagement, at drae@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 To lodge your application for this role please upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages). 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: Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Salary

$169,358 plus 17% superannuation

Posted

25 Feb 2026

Subjects Taught at Australian National University

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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