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Academic Coordinator
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B/C Salary package: $121,598 - $162,281 (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation Term: Part-Time (0.6FTE), Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_Academic Coordinator_Level B_C.pdf The Position The School of Medicine and Psychology is seeking an Academic Coordinator to lead the delivery of Year 2 Clinical Skills within the four‑year medical program. Based at the Canberra Clinical School, this role sits within the broader Clinical Skills curriculum and plays a key part in shaping the early clinical training of medical students. The position oversees the delivery of Phase 1 Clinical Skills, with responsibilities including: Developing and reviewing teaching plans and documentation Delivering lectures and facilitating clinical skills teaching Designing and reviewing assessment materials Ensuring academic standards are met across the program Contributing to continuous quality improvement of the Clinical Skills theme A Level C appointee will additionally provide academic leadership across the Clinical Skills Program and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the medical curriculum. The Person The successful candidate will bring experience in tertiary‑level medical education and a commitment to high‑quality, research‑informed teaching. The role requires strong collaboration with: Clinical and academic colleagues Professional staff across the School and College Canberra Health Services Local health service providers across the ACT and Southeastern NSW The Academic Coordinator will be an effective communicator, an organised educator, and a collegial contributor to a dynamic teaching environment. 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, Physics, and Medical Teaching and Research 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, Dr Michelle Barrett, ANU Medical School, E: Michelle.Barrett@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, 12 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
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$121,598 - $162,281 (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation
Posted
20 Mar 2026
Impact and Partnership Officer (Indigenous Identified)
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) (Indigenous Identified Position) Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of September 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO67_Impact and Partnership Officer.pdf Position overview 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 Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a nationally significant initiative, housed within the College of Law, Governance and Public Policy, that advances First Nations economic empowerment and self-determination. The Centre brings together research, education, policy, and partnerships to enable practical, systems‑level change—working with First Nations organisations, governments, industry and philanthropy to shape capital access, trade and investment, clean‑energy transition opportunities, and Indigenous‑led governance and capability. The Position As the Impact and Partnership Officer you will lead the Centre’s impact measurement and storytelling communications—plan and deliver partner engagement; produce case studies, profiles, speeches and web/social content; coordinate indicators, dashboards and the Annual Impact Report; manage the editorial calendar and partner-facing materials; support MoUs and events; and apply ICIP, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and FPIC-aligned consent in all outputs The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, relationship-centred communicator with strong writing/editing and digital/multimedia skills, proven impact reporting capability, and the judgement to work across diverse partners; you bring cultural integrity and experience working respectfully with First Nations partners. For further information, please contact Corinne Payne, CIET Centre Manager at Corinne.Payne@anu.edu.au The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement. 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. No longer 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: Sunday 19 April 2026 11.55pm (Canberra time)
Salary
98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% super
Posted
26 Mar 2026
Lecturer, Department of International Relations
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 Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2032. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Academic Level B Lecturer.pdf Anticipated Commencement date: January 2027 Collaborate in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with international impact. Enjoy opportunities for a healthy work-life balance within the University's flexible and supportive academic environment. Join a globally respected university, renowned for excellence in Politics and International Relations. Position Overview This Lecturer position involves research, teaching and service within the Department of International Relations. The successful candidate will publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed journals, academic presses, and policy fora, and pursuing grant-funding opportunities within a world-class Department known for the support and mentorship that it provides to its early career researchers. The role has been established to support the Department’s contribution to the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs (BAPA), a dual‑degree program delivered with Ritsumeikan University (RU) in Japan. While based at the University campus in Canberra, the Lecturer will teach at RU’s Osaka Ibaraki Campus approximately every second year, with travel and accommodation provided. In non‑travel years, they will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University and may supervise honours and graduate research students. Academic staff typically teach one course per semester, with a reduced teaching load in the year of RU teaching. The position also involves service contributions to the School and College, including administrative and planning work that supports research and education activities, as well as serving on School and College committees. The Person Our ideal candidate will be an early-career scholar with a strong record of teaching and research in IR. They will have expertise that complements the Department’s strengths in the International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations Theory, Security Studies, and Diplomacy Studies. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about engaging diverse undergraduate and graduate student cohorts, able to work collaboratively, and committed to contributing to the BAPA programme and the Department’s wider teaching, research, and service activities. They will have a demonstrated ability to develop a research agenda that advances the study of global politics. A demonstrated ability to supervise research students is desirable. The College The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) is a distinctive community of multi-disciplinary and area specialists dedicated to research, education and engagement in the world’s most dynamic region. CAP is the global centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, uncovering our past, informing our present, and reshaping our future to address the region’s challenges. The School Located within CAP, the Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia-Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, multi-disciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations (IR), the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs. The Department The Department of IR is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of global politics. Known for its commitment to work that links theory and practice with historical and contemporary analysis, the Department provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for research and teaching in global politics, with expertise in a wide range of areas, including the International Relations of the Asia Pacific, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations Theory, Security Studies, and Diplomacy Studies. Established in 1949, the Department is currently home to 17 permanent faculty, who work on diverse issue areas, including atrocity prevention, gender, war and revolution, AI, race, migration, political economy, global governance, and changing patterns of world order. The Department is also home to a thriving community of more than 30 PhD students and 100 Master's students. For more information about the position please contact, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Cian O’Driscoll at: cian.odriscoll@anu.edu.au Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Increasing the representation of women, First Nations peoples, and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups. 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 is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps, or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion. Application information To be considered for this position, please 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. 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, 30 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
Salary
$121,598- $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
1 Apr 2026
Network Security Specialist
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $121,359 to $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Network Security Specialist.pdf This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028. Position overview NCI is the leading national provider of high-end computational and data-intensive services, with a national and international reputation for expertise and innovation. It forms an integral part of the Australia Government’s research infrastructure strategy, and is engaged with and embedded in research communities, high-impact research centres, and research institutions nationally. As an organisation, NCI is built on, and sustained by Australia’s national university, its national science agency (CSIRO), its national meteorological agency (the Bureau of Meteorology), and its national geoscience agency (Geoscience Australia). The NCI Network Security Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic information network security management policy, and provision of associated expert security advice in relation to ICT network related matters to Australian and international researchers supported by NCI. For further information, please contact Senior Network Security Specialist, E: vu.nguyen@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 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, 12 April 2026, 11:55 (AEDT)
Salary
$121,359 to $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
18 Feb 2026
Postdoctoral Fellow, Research School of Biology
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level A Salary package: $89,313 - $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (Up to 31 December 2028) Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_Academic Level A_Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf The Position The Research School of Biology is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to an ARC Discovery project led by A/Prof Giel van Dooren and A/Prof Adele Lehane. The project examines metabolism in the intracellular parasites Toxoplasma gondii and Plasmodium falciparum and how this changes as parasites encounter different nutrient conditions in their hosts. The Person To be successful in this role, you will have: A PhD degree and relevant experience in a biological or biomedical field. Experience in establishing, performing and interpreting complex molecular biology, biochemical and physiological assays to measure biological processes. Experience in animal handling and genetic engineering approaches are not essential but will be regarded positively. The ability to work both independently and as part of a larger research team. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft research papers. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a University context. Key responsibilities of the researcher will include: Undertaking complex experiments to address the research questions of the project, including but not limited to: CRISPR-based genetic screens to identify novel genes that contribute to parasite metabolism in different nutritional environments; Targeted genetic modifications of parasites to study the roles of gene products in cellular metabolism; Biochemical and physiological assays to study aspects of parasite metabolism; The preparation of parasite samples for metabolomic analyses; Mouse infection experiments that test the roles of particular metabolic pathways on parasite dissemination in the host. Undertaking appropriate statistical analyses and curating large data sets as required, and drafting research papers to disseminate the findings of the project. Co-supervising student projects and providing research support and technical expertise to students, staff and visitors within the laboratory. Complying with all ANU policies and procedures, in particular those relating to work health and safety and equal opportunity. The School The Research School of Biology is one of the premier biology departments in Australia. A particular strength of the school is its highly integrated parasitology research groups, who focus on the physiology and cell biology of apicomplexan parasites, including the causative agents of toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii) and malaria (Plasmodium falciparum), with a view to identifying much needed therapeutic agents against these intracellular pathogens. 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, A/Prof Giel van Dooren, T: +61 2 6125 0665, E: giel.vandooren@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 each of 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. 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: Sunday, 12/04/2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)
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$89,313 - $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
11 Mar 2026
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