Australian National University

Classification: Senior Manager 3 Salary package: $169,358 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Criteria:  PD&PEWER_SM3_Head of Strategic Communications.pdf Position Overview This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned communications leader to shape how one of Australia’s leading universities engages with national and international audiences. You will drive high‑impact media, social and corporate storytelling initiatives that elevate the University’s profile and help advance its strategic priorities. Joining a collaborative and purpose‑driven portfolio, you’ll enjoy a vibrant campus environment, strong professional development support and the chance to contribute to work that makes a real difference domestically and globally. About the Role As the Head of Strategic Communications, you will lead the University’s media engagement, social media and strategic storytelling functions to protect and enhance the ANU reputation. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Engagement, you will guide a high‑performing team, working closely with colleagues across Regulatory Affairs and Engagement - including government relations, internal communications, publications, events and multimedia - alongside senior academic and professional leaders. In this senior role, you will develop and deliver integrated communications strategies, provide expert issues‑management advice, coordinate major corporate announcements and build strong relationships with journalists and external partners. Your leadership will ensure the University maintains a clear, consistent and compelling presence across all channels while supporting the University’s strategic ambitions. For further information please contact Yana Potrebica, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Engagement at E: drae@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application Information 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: Thursday 23 April 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra time) 

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Specialist) Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Continuing (contingent-funded) appointment This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 December 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_SM1_Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist.pdf The Position We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist to provide high‑level expertise and leadership across a diverse portfolio of cutting‑edge research and engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is excited by the opportunity to design, build, and commission next‑generation instrumentation for ground‑based and space‑based astronomy. At the AITC, you will: Work with experts across mechanical, optical, systems, software, detector, electronics and controls engineering. Contribute to international, high‑impact astronomy and space missions. Lead technically challenging mechanical engineering work from concept to delivery. Influence the future direction of engineering practice within a national research facility. Join a respectful, gender‑balanced, inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and flexible working arrangements. The ANU is committed to fostering a safe, equitable and inclusive environment where all genders and identities can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, gender‑diverse candidates, First Nations engineers, and people from other under‑represented groups in STEM. Under limited direction, the Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist will: Provide leadership and technical mentoring within the Mechanical Engineering Group. Lead mechanical design, modelling, analysis, prototyping, assembly, integration, and testing activities across multiple projects. Develop and maintain engineering frameworks, standards, procedures, and best‑practice methodologies. Contribute to project proposals, costings, resource planning and risk assessments. Guide interdisciplinary design discussions and provide specialist advice to project managers and systems engineers. Oversee the mechanical engineering lifecycle for prototype and operational instrumentation. Maintain up‑to‑date expertise in state‑of‑the‑art mechanical, opto‑mechanical, and integrated system design relevant to astronomy and space science. Prepare documentation, engineering reports, and contributions to publications. The Person We welcome applicants who can demonstrate: Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related specialist field. Significant experience in mechanical and opto‑mechanical design, analysis, and validation—ideally in research, aerospace, physics, or astronomy environments. Advanced proficiency in CAD modelling, mechanical analysis, and integration of optical, thermal, and mechanical design approaches (e.g. FEA; ASME Y14.5 or equivalent). Experience with vacuum cryogenic systems (highly desirable). Strong capability in the design, assembly, alignment, and testing of precision mechanical systems. Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster inclusive team culture. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and safe workplace practices. The School The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) at the Australian National University is a unique national facility supporting the development of world‑leading astronomical and space instrumentation.  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, Dr Roger Haynes, +61 2 61250313, roger.haynes@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 DEADLINE: Thursday May 7 2026 11:55pm (Canberra Time)

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)