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Australia, Canberra

Terms: Full time, Fixed term up 5 years
Location: Canberra based, Australia
Application closing date: 11:55 pm AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026

The Australian National University is one of the world’s leading research universities, with excellence embedded in our approach to research and education, and a dedication to cultivating an outstanding and diverse student community that reflects our unique national mission.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), the Director, Research Services provides leadership across the research services function end to end, from funding and contracts to research systems, ethics, integrity and compliance. Working closely with College Deans, Research School Directors, Associate Deans (Research), and Research Managers, the Director will be a leader who can set direction and hold a complex function to account, while building the kind of high-performing team that earns confidence across the University.

As a trusted advisor to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight of research services administration. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Portfolio’s administrative functions, policies and procedures are aligned with, and support, the strategic objectives of the R&I Portfolio and University researchers. The Director also provides high‑level strategic advice to the University Executive on emerging opportunities, risks and policy changes affecting the research landscape.

The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished senior leader with a demonstrated track record of leading complex organisations through transformation and delivering strategic outcomes. They will bring exceptional leadership, analytical and conceptual capability; outstanding stakeholder engagement and partnership‑building skills; and experience in research‑intensive higher education, government or similarly complex environments. A strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and high‑performance team leadership is essential.

This is a genuine opportunity for an accomplished senior leader to play a key role in shaping and advancing how research and innovation are supported across the University. The Director will play a central role in positioning the University as a strong national resource, enhancing research performance, and partnerships with government, industry and international stakeholders.

Confidential enquiries:

For further information and a copy of the Candidate Booklet including position description and selection criteria, please contact Sarena Bunce, Executive Search Business Partner, ANU Executive Search at executivesearch@anu.edu.au

Please note, applications close at 11:55 pm AEST on Sunday 23 August 2026.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Exploratory stakeholder meetings, presentations and/or psychometric testing may be required as part of the selection process.

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.

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

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


The Australian National University

$123,327 – $145,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Australia, Parramatta


	Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level B.
	Parramatta City Campus.
	Salary: $123,327 – $145,625 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.


Shape future finance graduates through teaching and research.

The Opportunity

You will deliver high-quality teaching across finance discipline areas, designing and coordinating units that support student progression from undergraduate study to postgraduate research. You will contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects contemporary practice and is informed by research and scholarship.

You will engage in research and scholarly activity within your discipline, publishing outputs and contributing to grant applications. You will supervise research students and help build a strong pipeline of higher degree research candidates. Collaboration is central to the role, working with academic colleagues across the School and Faculty to strengthen teaching delivery and research outcomes.

You will build effective relationships within the University and with external stakeholders, contributing to discipline groups and professional networks. You will also participate in academic administration and support initiatives that advance the School’s strategic direction and student success.

This continuing position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an AACSB-accredited Business School and a globally recognised university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community impact.

What Success Looks Like:


	Design and deliver engaging finance units with effective assessment and feedback.
	Contribute to student progression into postgraduate research and higher study.
	Publish research in quality outlets and support competitive grant submissions.
	Supervise and develop higher degree research students.
	Build productive collaborations across the University and external partners.


Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

You are a collaborative and motivated academic who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching, conducting impactful research, and contributing to an inclusive and collegial academic community. You are committed to student success, innovation in teaching and learning, and engagement with industry and community.


	A PhD in Finance or a closely related field.
	Excellent record in university-level teaching evidenced through feedback (from students, peers, and/or supervisor) and curriculum development.
	A developing research profile with evidence of high-quality journal publications, or demonstrated capacity to publish in ABDC A* and A ranking journals.
	Expertise in FinTech and digital finance is highly desirable.
	Experience in curriculum design and innovation is preferred.
	Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
	Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful and culturally safe learning and working environment.


Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.


	Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
	Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
	Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.


Application Details


	Position Enquiries: Direct to Linda Wu, Head of Discipline, Finance and Economics via L.Wu@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code
	REF1510O.
	Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 23 August 2026.
	Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application. Employee Visa sponsorship may be considered.
	How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.


Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

About Western Sydney University Business School 

The Western Sydney University Business School at the Faculty of SABEL (Social Science, Arts, Business, Education, Law) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it among the world's leading business schools. The School is primarily based at the University's Parramatta City Campus, located in the heart of Sydney's second CBD---Australia's fastest-growing commercial and financial centres. This strategic location provides outstanding opportunities for collaboration with industry, government, and professional organisations, supporting impactful research, industry engagement, and student employability.

The Finance Discipline delivers industry-connected education through its state-of-the-art Financial Trading Laboratory, where students gain practical experience using professional financial market technologies and real-time market data. The University's finance programs are affiliated with the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, ensuring alignment with globally recognised professional standards and enhancing graduates' career readiness.

Academic staff benefit from an excellent research environment with access to leading financial and business databases, including Refinitiv Workspace (DataStream), Fitch Connect database (Bankscope), FactSet, Morningstar Direct. Combined with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, research support, and close connections with Sydney's business community, the Business School offers an outstanding environment for academics to excel in teaching, research, and industry engagement.

For the latest please visit our LinkedIn.


Western Sydney University

Ireland, Maynooth

Department: Student Services
Vacancy ID: 043143
Closing Date: 23-Aug-2026

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

As part of its commitment to supporting student wellbeing and success, the University operates a Student Health Service (SHS). The SHS forms part of the wider Student Services team, which operates within the Office for Students and Learning, and provides a range of medical and mental health supports to the student population.

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead and develop a specialist psychiatry service within the Student Health Service. The successful candidate will provide consultant-led psychiatric care to the student population, delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as part of a multidisciplinary student healthcare team.

Reporting to the Head of Student Health, who in turn reports to the Director of Student Services, the Consultant Psychiatrist will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the University’s mental health service provision. In addition to providing clinical expertise, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop and expand the range of services offered by the SHS, ensuring that they continue to meet the evolving needs of both the students and the University.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding role within a university setting. The post is 0.4FTE (two days per week), operating on a term-time basis (September to June) with July and August being designated as non-working months. 

Salary:

Senior Administrator I (2026): €147,197- €186,094 p.a. (pro rata 0.4FTE, term time only) (6 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 23rd of August 2026.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University


Maynooth University

Hong Kong

About One Earth

One Earth is a non-profit founded by Poman Lo, a sustainability top voice and evangelist for collective well-being, to advocate for Asia’s sustainable future during the Decade of Action by uniting leaders across government, business, philanthropy and academia to co-create a well-being economy and mainstream impact investing. Poman, an impact leader committed to advancing systemic change in Asia, established the One Earth Institute to empower the next generation of impact leaders. Our One Earth NextGen programs accelerate tech-for-good innovations, while the One Earth Alliance bridges catalytic capital, policy, and technology through public-private-philanthropic partnerships—join us to scale solutions that deliver thriving people and planet.

Overview:

Join a multidisciplinary research team supporting a portfolio of projects exploring why pro-environmental and prosocial intentions often fail to translate into sustained action. Research topics include connection (interconnectedness, compassion), agency, intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, behavior change, mindfulness, organizational and consumer behavior, and intervention design across cultural contexts.

Key responsibilities


	Lead/support study design, literature reviews, and protocol development across projects
	Develop surveys, experiments, and intervention materials; assist with piloting and fidelity checks
	Recruit and coordinate participants and manage fieldwork in Hong Kong and across Asia Clean, code, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data (R/SPSS/Stata; NVivo/ATLAS.ti or similar)
	Draft IRB/ethics submissions, pre registrations, methods sections, reports, and manuscripts
	Prepare policy/practice briefs and present findings to academic and practitioner audiences
	Manage project documentation, timelines, data storage, and partner coordination


Minimum qualifications & skills


	PhD in Psychology, Behavioral Science or related field
	Strong quantitative and qualitative methods skills; experience with experiments/interventions preferred
	Familiarity with behavior change frameworks (e.g., TPB, Self-Determination Theory), mindfulness/compassion literature desirable
	Experience publishing or presenting research preferred; strong academic writing ability Comfortable working independently and in remote, multicultural teams; excellent organization and communication
	Fluent in English; Chinese literacy is an advantage


What we offer


	Hands-on involvement in a portfolio of applied, publishable research with policy and practice impact
	Mentorship from Poman Lo and access to the One Earth network
	Flexible hours, competitive stipend (commensurate with experience), and opportunities for co authorship and professional development


We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate. Please send a single PDF to recruit@istasia.org containing:


	CV (2 pages max)
	1-page cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest
	One recent writing sample (methods section, short paper, or report)



Institute Of Sustainability And Technology

United Kingdom, London

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The HR Team at LJMU supports every stage of the employee journey from recruitment and onboarding through to development, progression and wellbeing. We work in partnership with colleagues across the University to deliver people-focused services that help create an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace for our circa. 3,000 employees. 

We are now looking for an HR Resourcing Assistant to join our team and play a key role in helping us attract and recruit talented people who make a difference across the University.

About the role

As a member of our HR Resourcing team, you will be one of the first points of contact for prospective employees, recruiting managers and visitors to HR. You will play an important role in ensuring candidates receive an excellent experience throughout the recruitment process. Your responsibilities will include:


	Advertising vacancies across a range of platforms
	Supporting recruiting managers throughout the recruitment process and ensuring compliance with policy
	Preparing and issuing offers and contracts of employment
	Coordinating and completing pre-employment checks
	Maintaining accurate records across our HR and recruitment systems
	Providing advice and support to candidates and colleagues on recruitment processes


This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding customer service.

About you

We are looking for someone who:


	Has excellent administrative and organisational skills
	Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of people
	Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service
	Has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in producing accurate work
	Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook
	Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team 


Experience of working in an HR environment is desirable and experience of using HR and e-recruitment/applicant tracking systems would be an advantage. However, we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferrable administrative and customer service skills, a good knowledge of HR recruitment administration and a willingness to learn. 

Why join us?

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, along with an excellent range of benefits, including:


	Generous annual leave entitlement
	A competitive pension scheme
	Learning and development opportunities
	Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
	Family-friendly policies
	Access to staff wellbeing initiatives


This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment and selection process. 

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.


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