The Australian National University

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full Time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 Dec 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO8_Mechanical Engineer Specialist.pd The Position The successful candidate will provide specialist technical management skill in support of the instrumentation program in the area of mechanical engineering. This position will provide design; development, validation and maintenance expertise for approved RSAA technical projects and activities. The Person We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering Specialist with experience in mechanical and opto-mechanical design, system validation techniques and maintenance of mechanical or opto-mechanical systems. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. The School/Department Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), see here. For further information please contact, Mr Gaston Gausachs, Mechanical Engineering Group Lead, T: +61 2 6125 6076, E: gaston.gausachs@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 see 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 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. The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. 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: Monday, 2 March 2026, 11:55PM (AEDT)

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: Assessment Development Officer The Position Coordinates and supports assessment activities across SMP, including design, implementation, data processing, analysis, and reporting, with a particular focus on the accredited medical program. The role assists with assessment technology platforms, preparation of assessment and feedback reports, and supports the planning and delivery of written and clinical assessments across the School. The Person We are seeking a detail-focussed team player with experience in assessment activities in complex environments, strong skills in systems and data and the ability to manage priorities independently and collaboratively.  The School/Department 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/Division The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities. For further information please contact, Lyndall Thorn, Education Delivery Manager T: +61 2 6125 7960, E: Lyndall.thorn@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: Sunday, 1 February 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT)

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 or 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $98,387 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of December 2030. Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD - Electronics Engineering Specialist-ANUO67 and 8.pdf The Position The Electronics Engineering Specialist will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, delivering, and commissioning advanced systems such as detector readout electronics, instrument control systems, and embedded hardware for ground-based astronomical instruments, telescopes, and civil space applications. This position supports ANU’s strategic objectives in astronomy and space by contributing to national and international research collaborations involving telescope instrumentation, satellite payloads, and spaceflight hardware. The role spans the entire engineering lifecycle—from requirements definition and circuit design through prototyping, testing, and deployment—and requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards, including product assurance requirements. The Person To excel in this role, you will have Post graduate qualifications in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or a relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum of four years’ experience in scientific or aerospace instrumentation or a relevant field. Demonstrated proficiency in two or more of the following technical areas: detector systems (e.g., CCD, CMOS, IR), instrument control electronics, analogue/digital circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded systems development. Demonstrated proficiency in coding skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, C, C++, MATLAB, HDL, and proficiency using tools and software such as Altium, Vivado, VHDL, and microcontroller environments. The Area The Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC) is a national facility in Canberra and part of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA). The Centre was established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science. Our staff have built specialised astronomical instruments for some of the world’s largest optical telescopes; we are currently designing and building instruments to be mounted on the next generation of extremely large telescopes. The School Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia’s national optical observatory and has access to the world’s largest optical telescopes. We are based at the historic Mount Stromlo Observatory on the outskirts of Canberra. Our staff and students have made major contributions to astronomy; our astronomers include winners of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize. For further information please contact, Annino Vaccarella, Detector Electronics and Controls Lead, T: +61 2 6125 0294, E: annino.vaccarella@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. The above is security assessed position and is subject to the United States Code of Federal Regulations. Successful candidate must be able to hold and maintain International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) clearance compliance.To review your eligibility to apply to this role, countries listed on Table 1 to Paragraph (d) (1) and (2) are considered as countries subject to prohibitions and therefore do not need to apply, please review the below link: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-126/section-126.1  The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. 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: Monday, 16 February 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)