
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.
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
- 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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Director, Operations and Infrastructure
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Senior Manager 4 Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years) Location: Canberra, ACT The Position The Director, Operations and Infrastructure is a senior executive leadership role within the Campus Environment Division, providing strategic direction and operational leadership to deliver safe, reliable, sustainable and customer-focused campus environments that support teaching, research, student life and community engagement, and uphold the University's mission of enduring significance. Reporting to the Chief Campus Environment Officer, the Director leads a large, diverse and highly technical portfolio encompassing building operations and maintenance, facilities management, security and safety, emergency management, procurement and contracts, gardens and grounds, remote sites, and operational support for infrastructure and capital works. The role is responsible for ensuring that campus infrastructure services and facilities operate effectively, safely and efficiently while supporting the University's long‑term strategy. The Director plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining strong operational governance, service standards, risk management frameworks, and business continuity arrangements across the University's campuses and remote sites. Working closely with academic and professional leaders, the role ensures operational services are responsive, resilient and aligned with the evolving needs of staff, students and external stakeholders. A key focus of the position is operational excellence and continuous improvement, using data, performance insights and customer feedback to optimise service delivery, manage operational risks and improve the campus experience. The Director provides expert advice to senior executives and governance bodies on operational performance, facilities management, critical incidents and service continuity, while ensuring resources are effectively prioritised and managed. The Director, Operations and Infrastructure also provides strategic oversight of infrastructure and capital works activities to ensure operational requirements, asset performance and long-term service outcomes are effectively integrated into planning, delivery and handover processes. The Person You are a strategic and experienced operational leader with substantial experience managing large and complex facilities, operational services, maintenance, asset management, security or related portfolios within a university, government or similarly complex environment. You have a strong track record of leading high-performing operational teams, delivering reliable services, managing risk and ensuring compliance within complex organisations. You understand how to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands and are comfortable making decisions in dynamic and time-critical environments. You bring experience in facilities management, maintenance operations, service delivery, and business continuity, together with strong financial and contract management capabilities. Experience overseeing infrastructure programs or capital works within an operational environment would be highly regarded. You are recognised for your outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to translate complex operational and technical issues into clear, compelling advice for senior leaders, committees and broader audiences. With a strong customer‑centric mindset, you champion high‑quality service delivery, continuous improvement and responsive, solutions‑focused engagement. You value inclusion, teamwork and a positive workplace culture. You lead with integrity, model respectful and ethical behaviour, and are deeply committed to health, safety and wellbeing. You create an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to perform at their best, ensuring the organisation and its community thrive together now and into the future. Hays Executive Search is assisting ANU with this appointment. To discuss this opportunity in the strictest of confidence please contact Paul Phillips or Andy Sundberg at Hays Executive Search. A position description and selection criteria is available on request. P: +61 2 8226 9630, and E: DirOps.Anu@hays.com.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. 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: Wednesday 2 September 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)
Salary
Competitive salary package plus 17% super
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Lecturer in Accounting
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER Level B Lecturer in Accounting.pdf Position overview The Research School of Accounting is seeking to appoint a highly qualified individual as Lecturer (Level B) in Accounting. The successful applicant will complement and extend existing teaching and research strengths within the School, and will be committed to high quality teaching and excellence in research. The position requires residency in Canberra. The ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) educates the next generation of business leaders. CBE seeks to advance knowledge through high quality teaching and research. We contribute to associated professions, industry and government by conducting world-class, long-term strategic research, and through the provision of specialised undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. As a part of Australia's leading university, CBE provides an excellent educational experience for students. Our global alumni network reaches the world's leading companies, policy agencies and universities. Our operations are guided by our Values and Behaviours and we encourage you to apply if you are looking for a workplace that encourages respect, collegiality and excellence. For further information please contact Professor Louise Lu, E: Louise.Lu@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 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 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: Monday, 31 August 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)
Salary
$124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
20 Jul 2026
Research Fellow (Biostatistician)
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER Academic Level B_Research Fellow (Biostatistician).pdf Opportunity to undertake high-quality independent research in Biostatistics. Contribute to teaching at NCEPH by convening and coordinating MPH courses. Work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative and supportive research School. Position overview The Research Fellow (Biostatistician) will contribute substantially to both research and teaching within the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, with a strong emphasis on biostatistics. The role involves conducting high-quality independent and collaborative research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, securing competitive research funding, and contributing to the delivery of externally funded projects. A key responsibility of the position will be convening and coordinating two courses in the Masters of Public Health (MPH), with one of these courses being compulsory for both the MPH and the Population Health honours program. The role will contribute to curriculum development, preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, assessment, student support, and the development of innovative teaching materials. The Research Fellow will also supervise and mentor students across a range of academic levels, helping to build research capability and support student success while strengthening the Centre’s reputation for excellence in both research and education. 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 National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) strives to improve the population’s mental and physical health through discovery, education, and the translation of research into effective health policy and practice, working on problems in Australia and Internationally. The different nature and focus of the Research centres ensure the successful cross-disciplinary approach to population health research, making it an internationally recognised reference for researchers and students. For further information please contact Professor Hilary Bambrick, Director - National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, E: director.nceph@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 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: Friday, 4 September 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)
Salary
$124,638 - $141,317 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
7 Aug 2026
Legal Counsel
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER ANU O8 Legal Counsel.pdf Work in the prestigious, very well-regarded in-house University Legal Office Exposure to a variety of significant legal matters Great team environment Position overview Under the broad direction of the General Counsel, the supervision of a Deputy General Counsel and working with other senior legal staff in the University Legal Office, provide legal advice and carry out tasks of a legal nature. The scope of the legal work undertaken by the Legal Office includes research and commercial contracts, information technology agreements and advice, public law advice, litigation, dispute resolution, and compliance matters within the University framework and the higher education sector. Lawyers are regularly exposed to complex transactions, both within Australia and internationally. Your duties will include the provision of legal advice to the University across a broad range of matters, including on legal implications of policy proposals. You will participate in higher education legal professional fora, develop networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector. You will possess legal practice skills relevant to the operations of the University. Candidates with experience, or keen interest, in the higher education sector are encouraged to apply. For further information, in the first instance, please contact Jeanine Fras, Division Manager, University Legal Office, E: jeanine.fras@anu.edu.au or T: 02 612 58489 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 the role, please upload the following documents: A 2–3-page statement addressing your interest in the role and the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than 3 pages, which includes the names and contact details of at least two 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. Please note that your referees will not be contacted without your express permission. 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, 6 September 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)
Salary
$124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
13 Aug 2026
Principal Legal Counsel
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Senior Manager 4 Salary package: $190,173 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Work in the prestigious, very well-regarded in-house University Legal Office Exposure to a variety of significant legal matters Great team environment Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER SM4 Principal Legal Counsel.pdf Position Overview Under the broad direction of the General Counsel and working closely with a Deputy General Counsel and other staff in the University Legal Office, provide significant legal advice and carry out tasks of a legal nature. The scope of the legal work undertaken by the University Legal Office includes research and commercial contracts, information technology agreements and advice, public law advice, litigation, dispute resolution, and compliance matters within the University framework and higher education sector. Lawyers are regularly exposed to complex transactions, both within Australia and internationally Your duties will include the provision of legal advice to the University across a broad range of matters, including on legal implications of policy proposals. You may assist with managerial roles within the University Legal Office. You will create and deliver legal education programs and similar activities. You will participate in higher education legal professional fora, develop networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector. You will possess significant legal practice skills relevant to the operations of the University. Candidates with experience, or keen interest, in the higher education sector are encouraged to apply. For further information, in the first instance, please contact Russell Wilson, Acting General Counsel, University Legal Office, E: general.counsel@anu.edu.au or T: 02 612 52751 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. The University also 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 the role, please upload the following documents: A 2-3 page statement addressing your interest in the role and framed by the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than 3 pages, which includes the names and contact details of at least two 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. Please note that your referees will not be contacted without your express permission. 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, 6 September 2026, 11:55PM (AEST)
Salary
$190,173 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
13 Aug 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
