Australian National University

Classification: ANU Senior Manager 1 (Admin)  Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation  Term:  Full-Time (Continuing) or Part-Time (0.8FTE)  Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUSM1_ChangeManager.pdf  In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80  Position overview  An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful change at ANU — driving how the University plans, operates and makes decisions to respond to climate change and build long-term environmental sustainability.   Lead organisational and behavioural change programs to drive positive environmental sustainability outcomes and embed environmental considerations into planning and decision-making across ANU:   Join a dynamic, high-impact team helping deliver the University's strategy while reducing its environmental footprint  Shape and lead change management strategies that will influence how a major Australian university operates for years to come  Bring your expertise in organisational and behavioural change to a role with real visibility and impact  We're working to empower the ANU community to act and lead on environmental sustainability — embedding it across planning, decision-making, operations, research and teaching. The Environmental Sustainability Plan 2026-30 addresses three strategic drivers - climate action, nature conservation and the circular economy; through five pathways (governance, operations, Indigenous cultural knowledge, engagement and behaviour change, and integration with research and teaching); and across eight pillars (energy, built environment, transport, water, landscapes & ecosystems, waste & recycling, goods & services and climate risk).     This role is central to bringing the ANU Environmental Sustainability Plan to life, building capability right across the University. Through co-designed programs, accessible resources, training and engaging communications, our goal is to build a culture where making sustainable choices is second nature to how we work.   As Change Manager, you'll drive practical, effective change management and communications approaches focused on improving environmental outcomes at both an organisational and individual behaviour level, managing a small team. You'll play a lead role in building a climate-literate, climate-capable culture across ANU, supporting the goal of reducing our environmental footprint (including but not limited to greenhouse gas emissions) and adapting to emerging climate impacts.  To excel in this role, you'll bring relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial experience in organisational and behavioural change within a large, complex institution. Experience with environmental sustainability-related change and engagement programs will be highly regarded.  We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate genuine impact in this space. Above all, you're a confident communicator, collaborator and problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to bring people along with you.  For more information about the position, please contact Clare de Castella, Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability via clare.decastella@anu.edu.au or 0438 208914.  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 his role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:  A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages), and  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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.  Closing date: Sunday, 25/10/2026, 11:55PM (AEST)

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration) Salary package: $ 141,637 - $ 148,403 per annum plus 17% Superannuation  Terms: 2 x Full-Time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_ANUSM1_ManagerRisk.pdf Shape and embed enterprise risk management across a complex, world-leading university. Lead high-impact risk initiatives that support informed decision-making across ANU. Build organisational capability and help foster a positive risk culture. In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80 Position overview The University Risk Office is seeking experienced risk professionals to join the team as Manager, Risk and help embed effective risk management across ANU. The Manager, Risk will lead enterprise risk initiatives and provide high-quality advice, analysis and reporting on strategic, operational and emerging risks. Working across the University, the role will partner with senior leaders, risk and control owners, and governance committees to strengthen risk ownership, support informed decision-making and build organisational risk capability. These positions offer an opportunity to shape and implement ANU’s enterprise risk management arrangements and deliver practical outcomes in a complex and dynamic environment. 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 For further information please contact, Bhavani Balakishnan, Deputy Chief Risk Officer dcro@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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Vice-President (Advancement and Engagement) The Australian National University (ANU) seeks an exceptional senior leader to serve as our next Vice-President (Advancement and Engagement). This role is a member of the University Executive Committee and central to advancing the University’s philanthropic ambition, institutional reputation and national mission. As Australia’s national university, ANU delivers research of consequence, educates for leadership and convenes for national benefit. We are consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities and are proud to have been ranked in the top two per cent globally and fourth nationally in the QS World University Rankings for 2027. Philanthropy, engagement, government relations, strategic communications and brand are critical to how ANU fulfils our responsibilities. The Vice-President provides strategic leadership across these integrated functions, designing and delivering fundraising activity, strengthening institutional reputation and building enduring relationships with donors, alumni, government, industry, community partners and friends of the University. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and President and working closely with the Chancellor, the Vice-President fosters a cohesive, high-performing culture across the Advancement & Engagement Portfolio and works collaboratively with senior leaders across the University. ANU has a proud history of philanthropy, including the remarkable Tuckwell Gift in 2013, the largest donation made by individuals to an Australian university at that time, and transformative scholarships such as the Kambri Scholarship program, a $50 million endowment supporting Indigenous students to study at ANU with financial, academic and pastoral support. The successful candidate will be an accomplished advancement and communications executive with a record of securing major philanthropic gifts, leading strategic communications and building institutional brand and reputation, and leading complex engagement portfolios. They will bring strategic insight, professional confidence and the ability to operate at the highest levels nationally and internationally. As a senior representative of ANU, the Vice-President will establish and sustain strong relationships across the University Academic Colleges and Service Divisions, and with external individuals, communities, institutions and organisations that are critical to supporting the innovation and activity of ANU. Contact and confidential enquiries: Heidrick & Struggles is supporting ANU with this global search process. For further information about the opportunity or for a confidential conversation please contact Janelle Entwistle or Tanu Mehta at anuvpae@heidrick.com or on +61 411 419 680. Applications close: 11:55 pm Sunday 25 October 2026 AEDT Exploratory stakeholder meetings, presentations and/or psychometric testing may be required as part of the selection process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. 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.