The Australian National University

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_Level B_Research Fellow_SOCO_CSS_2026.pdf Opportunity to work on a high-impact Defence-funded research project under the ASCA Emerging and Disruptive Technologies program. Develop cutting-edge AI planning and orchestration technologies for real-world logistics and decision support. Collaborate with leading experts in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at ANU and Defence stakeholders. About the opportunity This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge AI planning and orchestration technologies for Defence logistics, integrating multi-modal agentic AI systems and automated reasoning. You will work alongside leading experts in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, contribute to high-impact research outcomes, and help deliver a demonstrator for continual planning and execution monitoring. This position is a fixed term appointment for a period of 3 years to contribute to the ASCA-funded project AI Planning for Goal-Directed Orchestration. The Research Fellow will: Develop novel counter-example guided planning algorithms for mission and epistemic objectives. Integrate multi-modal agentic AI systems into an orchestration framework. Deliver software artefacts and demonstrators to achieve TRL5 in Defence logistics planning. Contribute to publications, stakeholder engagement, and supervision of a project PhD student. Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high-impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research in AI planning, automated reasoning, and machine learning. About the College As one of the great universities of the world, ANU is driven by a culture of excellence in everything we do. Our lived experience is increasingly one of large-scale systems of people, whose actions and interactions are influenced by our digital, physical and biological environment. The ANU College of Systems and Society (CSS) hosts many of the key disciplines necessary to help us design, build, regulate and secure the future. CSS brings together expertise in social, technical, computational, ecological and scientific systems to build a new approach to systems design and build new national capabilities in data-driven policy and business development. The work we do in the College is to strengthen our national mission and meet our unique responsibilities as Australia’s national university. We will deliver on our mission by building a strong community, providing transformative educational experiences, conducting high-impact research, seeking meaningful engagement, and becoming a resilient organisation. We welcome and openly acknowledge differences in expertise, research / education / professional focus, experience and perspective. CSS is a vibrant and diverse community of more than three thousand students, staff, and visitors. Our College comprises three schools: the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, and School of Engineering, supported by the Professional Services Group. The School of Computing has a strong foundation in computing and information sciences at ANU. We are a transformative centre for research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer systems and software, and theoretical foundations of computing. We span traditional and modern thinking, connecting decades of computer science methodologies with modern data and computational science. Our mission is motivated by the need to design, drive and sustain strategic activities via five broad focus areas: Computing Foundations, Computational Science, Intelligent Systems, Data Science and Analytics, and the Software Innovation Institute. Be part of an innovative and forward-looking intellectual agenda, built on a diverse, inclusive culture. To enquire about this role, please contact Associate Professor Charles Gretton, T +61 2 6125 4001, E: charles.gretton@anu.edu.au.  Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems & Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion    We welcome and develop diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas and encourage applications from individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken a career break, had career disruptions or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of the higher education sector. We support applicants who require flexible arrangements in their work environments or patterns. If your experience looks a little different to what we’ve described, but you’re passionate and motivated by this position, we welcome your enquiry and application.  What we offer The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources   How to apply Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:  A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and 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.  A 1-page statement addressing the selection criteria.  A 1–2-page statement outlining your approach to coursework education and student project supervision.  A 1–2-page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 3 years if appointment Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country, the ability to obtain a security clearance 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, 10 February 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)  

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Research Project Coordinator This position is Continuing (Contingent Funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2035. Position overview The ANU College of Law, Governance and 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 Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within CLGP and one of the world’s leading public policy schools. The Crawford School is the University’s focal point for contributing to public policy research, education and policy impact. Its graduate programs have trained many of the region’s leaders, and its research has impacted on policy making. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterised by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines. The Tax and Transfer Policy Institute (TTPI) Is a strategic collaboration between the Australian Government and ANU and is based at the Crawford School of Public Policy. It focuses on supporting policy-relevant work at the interface between government and academia in a range of strategic issues relevant to tax and transfer policy in a national and regional context. Wherever possible, TTPI works in close collaboration with government departments and agencies. The Opportunity As the Research Project Coordinator, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth delivery of TTPI’s research, outreach, and strategic partnership activities. Working under the broad direction of the TTPI Director, you will: Provide high-level coordination for projects, secondees, visiting researchers, and research partners across the Treasury-funded program. Organise policy briefings, workshops, conferences and other engagement events that strengthen TTPI’s policy impact. Manage project budgets, financial reporting and milestone tracking, including contributing to the annual report to Treasury. Support the Institute’s communications, including preparing newsletters, updating the website, and assisting with promotion of TTPI outputs. Provide executive and operational support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the Institute. Liaise with senior academics, government officials and external partners to support timely and high-quality project delivery. This is a dynamic, varied role that requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has: Demonstrated experience in project, event, or communications coordination, ideally in a university, government, or policy-related environment. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, documentation, and briefing material. Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively in a small team. High-level administrative skills, including budget monitoring and document preparation. Experience working with government stakeholders or in public policy contexts will be highly regarded. Enquiries To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Robert Breunig, E: robert.breunig@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 believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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, 15 February 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT) 

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Fulltime, Continuing   Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO5_ Communication and Engagement 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 College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive. The Communications and Engagement Officer plays a key role in coordinating high-quality events and supporting the delivery of marketing and communications activities across CLGP. The position provides timely coordination, advice and hands-on support across a wide range of engagement activities. For further information please contact Jehanne Teo, E: jehanne.teo@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)  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, 1 February 2026, 11.55pm (AEDT)