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Chief Property Officer

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

institution

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.  We are dedicated to ensuring the prosperity, wellbeing and cohesion of society by addressing educational inequality through our actions and through the success and impact of our students, staff and alumni. Partnered with the communities we serve, we conduct outstanding future-making research of scale and focus. The Chief Property Officer provides strategic leadership to the University’s estate, infrastructure, facilities and capital program to deliver sustainable, compliant and high-quality environments that support the University’s strategic goals. This large and complex footprint extends across metropolitan and regional South Australia and includes significant heritage and strategically important technical, specialist and sensitive assets. Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Corporate, and leading a team of 130, the Chief Property Officer exercises broad strategic and operational authority and is responsible for significant budget management, people leadership, asset stewardship, organisational risk management and strategic decision-making affecting the University community. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced property executive. Dynamic candidates will possess transferrable leadership experience from within estates, facilities management, infrastructure or asset management in a large complex, organisation. A strong commercial mindset will be balanced with the ability to build effective relationships with executive leaders, government bodies, regulators and external stakeholders. Outstanding communication skills and a strong customer service ethos are essential, as are the abilities to influence, think creatively, act innovatively and exercise effective judgment in a dynamic environment. To learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact Alun Parry, Mike Atter or Andrew Ng at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400, or Andrew.Ng@boyden.com Applications close 30 September 2026

Salary

Competitive

Posted

1 Sep 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A)

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

institution

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


Based in the Faculty of health, SAiGENCI 12 Months Fixed Term contract (1 FTE) extendable for further 2 years Level A - $103,962 - $111,384 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow in computational and systems biology to lead the mechanistic modelling stream of a new research program on adaptive resistance to targeted cancer therapy. The successful candidate will develop and calibrate mechanism models that link time-resolved signalling adaptation to drug exposure (PK), target and pathway modulation (PD), and tumour dynamics, with EGFR- and KRAS-driven non-small cell lung cancer as the flagship setting. A complementary stream applying machine learning to pharmacogenomic and patient-derived datasets to build deployable predictive biomarker panels offers additional scope. Work that matters The Integrative Network Modelling Group within the Computational Systems Oncology program at SAiGENCI sits at the intersection of mathematics, computation, and cancer biology. We develop mechanistic, predictive models of cellular decision-making to address both fundamental and translational challenges in oncology, including drug resistance, pathway rewiring, and the discovery of new therapeutic vulnerabilities. Beyond cancer specifically, our research explores broader questions regarding cell fate decisions, the hidden dynamics of complex signalling networks, and their underlying regulatory mechanisms. Our approach is deliberately cancer-agnostic, focusing on principles that generalize across various tumour types while exploring the governing and design principles that dictate complex signalling behaviour. A defining feature of our group is the tight integration of dynamic network modelling with experimental and clinical insight, enabling us to move beyond mere description and toward robust, actionable prediction. If you are a talented systems biologist driven by both curiosity and discipline, we want you on our team! The team The role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in applied mathematics, systems biology, and computational biology, as well as practical experience in dynamic model development and the analysis of large-scale biological data, who are excited to apply rigorous computational modelling approaches to real biological and biomedical problems. Support and mentorship will be provided to enable strong quantitative researchers to deepen their biological and translational expertise over time. Visit the AU website to learn more about SAiGENCI. Our people  Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment with international visibility, and high-impact, conceptually driven cancer research. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: PhD (awarded, or submitted and under examination) in Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline, with demonstrated application to biological systems. Expertise in developing and applying ODE-based models of intracellular signalling, including model formulation, calibration, parameter identifiability, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis. Experience with agent-based or logic-based approaches is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to translate biological and clinical questions into practical computational frameworks, bridge wet- and dry-lab environments, and design model-informed experiments in collaboration with biologists and clinicians. Proven ability to translate complex computational outputs into meaningful biological and clinical insights. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Build on your career with Adelaide University now Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: your current CV a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role a separate document that addresses the selection criteria Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 11 October 2026 The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493454): Evelyn Ruth Talent Acquisition Advisor +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au #LI-DNI #S-DNI

Salary

$103,962 - $111,384 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation

Posted

9 Sep 2026

Clinical Academic - Senior Lecturer - School of Medicine

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

institution

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


Based in College of Health at the Women’s and Children's Hospital Multiple Part-time (0.5FTE), 12-month fixed term contracts Unique opportunity for a joint role across Adelaide University and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters The School of Medicine provides an innovative and collaborative research and teaching environment. We are seeking to appoint multiple part-time Senior Lecturers in the Department of Paediatrics as a joint appointment with the Women's & Children's Health Network (WCHN), who will participate in the delivery of clinical services in one of the following specialties: gastroenterology, renal medicine or general paediatrics. Based at the Women's & Children's Hospital, the successful appointees will provide specialist clinical care, supervise junior medical staff and contribute to the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services. Participation in service requirements, including after-hours on-call rosters, may be required. As Senior Lecturers, appointees will provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, student supervision, curriculum development and assessment activities within the School of Medicine. They will contribute to academic leadership across the Discipline of Paediatrics and support the strategic goals of the School, College and University. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow a research profile in paediatrics through high-quality publications, supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates, competitive grant funding applications and the development of local, national and international collaborations. Appointees will also contribute to policy development, clinical guideline advancement and initiatives that promote teaching, research and health equity outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership in paediatric teaching, curriculum development and student supervision. Lead and contribute to impactful paediatric research, publications and grant applications. Supervise HDR candidates and support the development of emerging clinician-researchers. Deliver specialist clinical services and supervise junior medical staff. Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Foster collaborations across Adelaide University, WCHN and external stakeholders. The team The appointee will report to the Academic Lead WCHN Precinct, as the nominee of the Dean of Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health for teaching and research related activities, and to the Head of Clinical Unit, WCHN for clinical duties. Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Health. Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: Adelaide University: Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students in a clinical and academic setting Demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing high quality research in a recognised area of Paediatrics Engaging in medical teaching programs Women’s and Children’s Health Network: Clinical Delivery Clinical Leadership  Clinical Administration  Essential Criteria Registered as a medical practitioner and specialist paediatrician with AHPRA FRACP (or equivalent) Track record in research and teaching commensurate with level Higher research degree (e.g; MD or PhD), or equivalent body of work Desired Criteria  Experience in provision of paediatric care in a tertiary referral centre  Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter that tells us how your skills and experience align with the role Submit your application by 11.30pm Monday 5 October 2026. The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting job reference 493209): Rachael Cossons Talent Acquisition Adviser +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. #S-DNI #LI-DNI

Salary

Competitive

Posted

26 Aug 2026

Software Engineer

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

institution

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


Based in the College of Engineering and Information Technology Full-time fixed term contract until 31 March 2028 Salary Range: HEO7 $103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Join a high-impact research project at the forefront of next-generation computing technology. As a Software Engineer, you’ll design, develop and maintain the software infrastructure that enables technology assessment, benchmarking, testing and evaluation of advanced computing platforms. You’ll work hands-on with CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, SoCs/MPSoCs and accelerator-based architectures, building automated benchmarking capabilities, trusted toolchains, data collection systems and reproducible test environments. Work that matters This is an exciting opportunity to combine strong software engineering with interests in computer architecture, performance engineering and experimental systems research, while contributing to the evaluation of emerging technologies for demanding combat-system computing environments. You’ll play a key role in translating research concepts and candidate technologies into robust, instrumented and repeatable software/hardware test environments, with a focus on understanding performance and Space, Weight, Power and Cooling (SWaP-C) trade-offs. Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description to discover more about this opportunity. The team You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers and Defence stakeholders working on the SWaP-C Optimisation Computer Technology Assessment research project. The team is focused on investigating, prototyping, integrating and evaluating current and emerging compute technologies, with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based assessment. Working collaboratively across research and engineering disciplines, you’ll help establish representative test and evaluation environments and an integrated, governed and version-controlled toolset to support future technology assessments. This is a collaborative environment where software engineering expertise directly contributes to research outcomes and helps shape the understanding and roadmap of advanced computing technologies. Visit the AU website to learn more about School of Computer Science and Information Technology. Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant team as we launch Australia’s new university for the future, Adelaide University. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. High-level software engineering capability in C/C++ and Python, including development, debugging, testing and maintenance of research or production-quality software. Strong experience with Linux-based systems, source control, build systems, scripting and automation, with desirable experience in CI/CD, containers and infrastructure automation. Demonstrated expertise in performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling and systems measurement, including designing repeatable experiments and analysing quantitative results. Knowledge of computer architecture and heterogeneous computing, with practical experience integrating hardware/software toolchains, drivers, SDKs, compilers, profilers or instrumentation across CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, SoCs/MPSoCs or accelerators; strong technical communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Ability to deliver project outcomes to agreed milestones, handle sensitive project information and comply with security requirements Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain an NV1 clearance required Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role  upload a document that includes your responses to all the experience criteria Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 27 September 2026 The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493427). Evelyn Ruth Talent Acquisition Advisor +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au  Applications are welcomed from Australian citizens, residing in Australia only. Appointment is subject to a Personnel Security Clearance at NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 being obtained and maintained. #LI-DNI #S-DNI 

Salary

$103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

Posted

10 Sep 2026

Teaching (AU Online) – 2026

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

institution

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters Do you have a passion for online teaching? Are you interested in supporting students who want to study on demand, and do you possess specialist knowledge and skills to teach in the fields of: Business & Law Creative Arts, Design and Humanities Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences Engineering and Information Technology Health and/or Science? With degrees spanning a wide range of programs, Adelaide University Online is accepting expressions of interest for casual teaching academics who are interested in undertaking sessional teaching contracts. About Adelaide University Online Adelaide University Online (AUO) offers a range of 100% online degrees and aspires to be the best online education provider in Australia. Our programs are delivered across two distinct models: 10-week periods delivered over 4 terms per year 6-week periods delivered over 6 terms per year Targeted at busy adults who need to juggle work, life and family commitments, AUO is making it possible for more people to integrate study into their busy lives and pursue their career goals. Each degree has been specifically designed for online learning and is delivered in an engaging and flexible way. Students can access academics and study support out of hours and on weekends, so they can get help when they need it. Application Process: Please view the available courses through the application form, to determine what area of work offerings are being made available for individual. Ensure you meet the essential criteria – essential skills and experience listed below. Note: This is a fully remote, flexible role with work conducted primarily outside standard Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm office hours. Core Responsibilities Undertake online teaching as part of the AUO teaching team Apply disciplinary expertise to consult, facilitate discussions, mark assessment items, and provide feedback to students Implement approaches that maximise the student experience and learning outcomes Provide academic support, mentoring and advice to students Act as the first point of response/contact in managing student issues or complaints Essential Skills and Experience Minimum Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional/industry work experience (10-week courses) Minimum Masters or PhD (6-week courses) Ability to undertake a range of teaching duties in an online environment Ability to actively engage and educate a diverse student group Excellent written and interpersonal skills Ability to use the necessary digital techniques and tools required for effective online teaching Available to work outside of normal working hours, including weekends Please contact Academic and Program Services at auoacademic.programservices@adelaide.edu.au if you have any questions about this process. Please note, this email is for enquiries only. Applications will only be accepted through the online portal. Please note - By registering on the Casual/Sessional Staff Register, it does not guarantee that employment will be offered. If you already hold a casual contract with Adelaide University, please apply and complete the application form to be considered for future opportunities. Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: your current CV Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia and for the term of appointment. To be eligible, you will need to reside within Australia. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Salary

Competitive

Posted

18 Aug 2026

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