The Australian National University

Classification: Academic Level A or B Salary package: $87,135 - $134,507 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 3 years)  (flexible arrangements or part-time hours will be considered) Position Description and Selection Criteria:  Position Description_Lesslie Fellowship - Level A or B.pdf Join ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society as the inaugural Lesslie Postdoctoral Fellow. This prestigious three-year position honours Dr Robert Lesslie’s legacy in landscape science and conservation. You’ll lead applied research in land and cultural resource management in partnership with Indigenous communities, supported by an annual research allocation of up to $60,000. Applicants may be eligible through a PhD in a relevant field or through equivalent professional experience with demonstrated applied impact. Shape policy, deliver practical solutions, and contribute to teaching and collaboration at one of the world’s leading environmental research centres. About the opportunity The Lesslie Postdoctoral Fellowship has been established in honour of Dr Robert Lesslie, recognising his enduring legacy and pioneering contributions to landscape science, environmental conservation and natural resource management. The Fellowship reflects Dr Lesslie’s lifelong commitment to evidence-based policy, environmental stewardship and practical solutions. The inaugural Lesslie Postdoctoral Fellow will focus on land and cultural resource management in partnership with Indigenous communities and organisations, delivering tangible benefits for Country and developing practical, science-based tools for environmental stewardship. Applicants may demonstrate eligibility through a PhD in a relevant field or through equivalent professional experience with sustained applied impact. While a research-intensive position, the Fellow will also contribute to education and engagement across the School and College, and participate in the intellectual life of the University. The role includes an annual research allocation of up to $60,000, providing support for fieldwork, collaboration, student supervision and the development of high-impact research outputs and partnerships. Please note: Applicants should be advised that interviews for this position will be conducted in early February 2026. About the College The ANU by 2025 Strategic Plan calls for the University to serve society through transformational research and education. 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 & Society (CSS) hosts three 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 directly supports one of the four pillars of ANU by 2025: 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 post COVID-19.  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 Fenner School of Environment & Society is a world-leading centre for cross-disciplinary environmental and sustainability research, education and policy-relevant advice. Through cutting-edge research and insightful analysis, our academic experts create social, economic and environmental impact and deliver real-world solutions to address complex environmental challenges. Our mission is to encourage sound environmental policy and governance outcomes that support sustainability. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Professor Saul Cunningham, Director, Fenner School of Environment & Society T: +61 2 6125 4588 | E: director.fennerschool@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, where available 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 statement addressing the selection criteria.   A 1-2 page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 3 years; A statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.  Other documents, if required.  Applicants should be advised that interviews for this position will be conducted in early February 2026. 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: Sunday, 25 January 2026, 11:55pm (AEDT) 

Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical) Salary package: $77,379 - $93,200 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation Term: Part Time (14 hours per week), Continuing (contingent funded) This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of  31 December 2028. Position Description and Selection Criteria:  PD&PEWER_ANUO4,5_NightAssistant.pdf Working at ANU This is an opportunity to work at a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence. We offer: Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook. The Position The position is located at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO), which is one of two key sites for the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) in Australia. The site sits at the summit of Mt Woorut, NSW, and is set within the stunning National Heritage Listed Warrumbungle National Park, around 30 kilometres from the town of Coonabarabran, NSW. The Night Assistant will operate the Anglo-Australian Telescope at night and is responsible for the safety of the Observers present and the safe operation of the telescope itself. The Night Assistant will provide technical support, fault finding and reporting and will assist in the operation of the Instrumentation and other systems such as the automated 2.3m telescope. The role consists of seven night long night shifts, working from sunset to sunrise. Nine such shifts will be scheduled for each twelve months of employment. Accommodation in the ANU Lodge at Siding Spring is provided for each shift if required. There is no requirement for regular daytime attendance at Siding Spring in between the scheduled night shifts. This role may also involve working in confined spaces, working at heights, and driving to and from sites. For further information, please refer to the Position Description and PEWER form link below. The Person We are looking for a technically sound, IT competent person who follows good WHS practises and is comfortable working at night, either alone and/or closely with observers (remote or in person). A keen interest in astronomy would be an asset. Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics here. For more information about the position please contact Mr Christopher Ramage, Senior IT Officer T: +61 2 6842 6307, E: chris.ramage@anu.edu.au. A Diverse and Inclusive Team ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability.  ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. 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. 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 To be considered for this position, please upload the following required documents: A current curriculum vitae (CV), and No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria. The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to: Participate in a 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions Accept an invitation to visit the site Complete a practical test on site If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions. For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.  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: Monday, 5 January 2026, 11:55pm (AEDT)

Classification: Academic Level A4 Salary package: $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Fixed term (Up to 36 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: Postdoctoral Fellow Working at ANU This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence. We offer: flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely, generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements, designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus, and Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities. For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook. A Diverse and Inclusive Team ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here. ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. 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. The ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) operates Australia’s national optical observatory and has access to the world’s largest optical telescopes. Our staff and students have made major contributions to astronomy, mapping the structure and formation of the Milky Way, discovering planets orbiting other stars, measuring dark matter both within our Galaxy and in the wider Universe, and discovering the accelerating expansion of the Universe. Our astronomers include winners of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science and the Nobel Prize. Our main campus is at Mount Stromlo Observatory where we host the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre, a national facility established to support the development of the next generation of instruments for astronomy and space science. The Position The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake high impact research in the areas of galaxy formation science using ALMA data. They will lead by example in developing and maintaining effective, productive and beneficial workplace relationships with all academic and professional School and College staff, as well as students and other stakeholders. The Person To excel in this role you will have A PhD in astronomy and astrophysics or a related area, A track record of articulating and prosecuting innovative research in the field of astronomy, and a vision for the activities they will undertake at the ANU, and      Excellent oral and written English language skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively. Please check the Position Description document for all selection criteria. You can learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics here. For more information about the position please contact, Dr Melanie Kaasinen, E: Melanie.Kaasinen@anu.edu.au To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents: A current curriculum vitae (CV), No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria (found in the Position Description pdf) A statement of research interests and experience no longer than three pages, and And, the names and contact details of three referees. The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria. If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cosm@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not  have any bearing on hiring decisions. For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here. 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 Sunday, 11 January 2025, 11:55PM