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The Australian National University (ANU) is a research-intensive university where ideas meet impact. Our research priorities are aligned with the world’s most pressing challenges – from climate change and sustainability to health innovation and technology that transforms how we live.
What sets ANU apart is our global perspective. As the #1 university in Australia for International Outlook among the Group of Eight,* we’re deeply connected to a worldwide network of leading open-minded thinkers, researchers and institutions. These connections drive international collaboration and ensure our research and teaching remain globally relevant.
At ANU, excellence isn’t just measured in rankings, but in results. Recognised as the 4th best overall university in Australia**, we’re a place where pioneering discoveries translate into meaningful change.
From the laboratories and policy hubs of our national capital to partnerships that span continents, ANU is committed to shaping solutions that reach beyond borders. Join Australia’s leading research university – where academic excellence, innovation and international collaboration come together to create a better future.
*THE World University Rankings 2026
**THE World University Rankings 2026
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Careers Education and Engagement Coordinator
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $100,874 – $116,083 plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: ANUO67_Careers Ed and Engagement Coordinator.pdf Are you an experienced project manager, able to develop strong relationships and coordinate efficient and effective delivery of strategic projects? Do you want to contribute to meaningful change in how curriculum, careers education and employer engagement support student employability? Are you a confident collaborator, able to work with academics, employers, professional staff and students to support the delivery of high-quality, industry-informed career initiatives? About Us The ANU Learning and Teaching portfolio supports the University’s strategic learning and teaching goals, with a focus on excellence and innovation in curriculum, learning and teaching, academic digital infrastructure, and careers and employability. The ANU Careers and Employability team develops and coordinates services, programs and activities that enhance the employability and university experience of all ANU students. The team works in partnership with central and College staff to deliver evidence-based curricular and co-curricular initiatives that support students to transition into successful and rewarding careers as future-ready graduates. The Opportunity We are seeking three highly capable and collaborative Careers Education and Engagement Coordinators to play a key role within the ANU Careers and Employability team. Supported by the Deputy Manager, Careers Education and Engagement, this role balances careers education and employer engagement, contributing to the development of industry-informed programs that enhance employability across the student lifecycle. With your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will take initiative to work closely with existing and new employers and industry, as well as academic colleagues, professional staff, employers and alumni to coordinate and deliver targeted career education and employer engagement initiatives across the University. You will have a strong ability to manage a range of activities simultaneously to support the design and delivery of curriculum-embedded and stand-alone careers services for students and recent graduates. You will work collaboratively to support the evaluation and continuous improvement of careers programs, promote Careers and Employability activities internally and externally, and contribute to university-wide projects and events. Enquiries To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Stefan Alexander, Manager, Career Education and Engagement E: stefan.alexander@anu.edu.au Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, please contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant at indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au. ANU is a large, diverse employer and a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program, and a platinum member of the Australian Disability Network. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those with non-linear career paths, career gaps or career breaks. More information is available at: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion How to Apply To apply for this role, please upload the following documents: Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the key responsibilities and selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV), including the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If referees are not listed on your CV, you can provide these online when prompted. Any other required documents. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered. Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in Australia. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 July 2026 11.55pm (Canberra time)
Salary
$100,874 – $17,143 plus 17% superannuation
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Administration Officer - Clinical School
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Continuing, Full-Time Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO5_Administration Officer.pdf The Position The role supports Professorial staff at the Canberra Clinical School and engages with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, clinicians, students, visitors, and colleagues across the School, College Administration, and relevant University areas. The School The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and Southeastern NSW. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, SMP School Manager, Melissa Fiu, E: Melissa.Fiu@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)
Salary
$87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Senior Policy Advisor
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration) Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_SM1 Senior Policy Advisor_FNP.pdf About Us The First Nations Portfolio (FNP) works with colleagues across the University to ensure ANU is a leader in teaching and research of First Nations issues. It also works to ensure that the University makes a leading contribution to national policy in the relationship between Indigenous Australians and the nation. FNP provides an environment for debating significant and strategic issues and seeks to partner with communities, their representative organisations and enterprises to further the status, recognition and lives of Indigenous peoples. Achieving this outcome requires constant attention to impact, engagement and partnership with First Nations communities, and a commitment to innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to our work. This role will work closely with the teams from two portfolio Centres: Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice and the Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation. The Role The Senior Policy Advisor role connects policy development, research, knowledge and practice to drive effective and sustainable outcomes for Indigenous Australians. Of critical importance is partnering with First Nations communities and their organisations to support and inform the choices that best reflect them on their journey to self-determination and self-governance. The role requires sound judgement, strong interpersonal capability and the ability to synthesis complex information quickly and clearly. Operating in a high-trust environment, the Senior Policy Adviser will engage closely with senior leaders across the University, government and external stakeholders, while managing sensitive matters with professionalism and care. The successful candidate will be an experienced adviser with a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex organisational environments. They will bring exceptional written communication skills, strong analytical capability and the ability to provide clear, practical and proportionate advice in situations that are often ambiguous, fast-paced and high profile. For further information please contact Sarwat Maqbool, FNP Head of Operations, sarwat.maqbool@anu.edu.au or 02 6125 8822 This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the University’s strategic priorities while working at the FNP. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 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: Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
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$138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% super
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Clinical Educators (Indigenous Identified Position)
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121.598 - $137,870 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation Term: Part-time, Continuing, Multiple Positions (0.1-0.2 FTE) The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure and are aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PDPEWER_Level B_Clinician Educator - Indigenous.pdf The Positions The Indigenous Clinician Educators will play an important role supporting the medical program to achieve its objectives in regard to Indigenous health including the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students, the embedding of Indigenous health in the curriculum and ensuring we graduate culturally safe and informed doctors. The School The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and Southeastern NSW. The College The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. To find out more about the Science at ANU community, follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook For further information please contact, Associate Professor Stewart Sutherland E: stewart.sutherland@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Salary
$121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus (pro rata) 17% superannuation
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Admission Support Officer
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Australia, Canberra
Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (until 09 October 2026) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO5_Admission Support Officer.pdf The Position The Admission Support Officer works under the general direction of the Admissions Coordinator. The Admission Support Officer is part of the Accredited Program Support Unit in the College of Health and Medicine, primarily supporting the admissions processes of the School of Medicine and Psychology and is accountable for ensuring that admissions policies and procedures are applied consistently with accuracy; communication and processes are undertaken in a timely manner; and high standard of professionalism is maintained. The Person The ideal candidate will have experience applying policy consistently and with a high attention to detail. They will have experience working with high volumes of detailed work and working closely within a team. Strong communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities independently or as part of a collaborative team. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively will be key strengths. The School The Accredited Program Support Unit in the College of Science and Medicine support the delivery of accredited teaching program delivered by the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP). SMP works to advance human health and wellbeing, enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening communities, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples, in the ACT, NSW and beyond. By integrating the disciplines of medicine and psychology we aim to unlock the secrets of health and wellbeing, develop impactful therapies, solve national and international health problems, and lead impactful social change. To do this we conduct collaborative, courageous, transformational and translational research, integrating perspectives, knowledge and techniques from multiple disciplines. We develop excellent, adaptable, resilient and innovative clinicians, academics and health care leaders of the future who work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the stem and society they work in. We partner with discovery-focused and population researchers, healthcare providers, government, commercial and not for profit organisations and communities 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 Michelle Vernon, Admissions Coordinator E: Micehlle.Vernon@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 07 July 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
Salary
$89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Posted
26 Jun 2026
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