St Thomas University

Classification: ANU Officer 4/5 (Technical) Salary package: $79,314 - $95,530 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation Term: Part time (17.5 hours per week), Fixed Term (up to 31 October 2026) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO45 (Technical)_Technical Officer.pdf 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 is comprised of the School of Computing, School of Cybernetics, School of Engineering, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Mathematical Sciences Institute, and the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, supported by the Professional Services Group. The School of Engineering brings together a diverse and welcoming community that is motivated to seek “wicked problems”. We connect divergent thinkers, to explore and pose solutions, that cross the traditional interdisciplinary and global boundaries. We have evolved from our foundational strength in systems thinking, reaching beyond traditional engineering fields. This systems approach embraces our core strengths and is shaped around four focus areas: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics. Join us in our fundamental quest of discovery and passionate pursuit of knowledge that goes beyond our lived world.] The ANU Centre for Energy Systems (ACES) is a leading research hub at the Australian National University. It brings together the ANU Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program (BSGIP), the ANU 100 Percent Renewable Energy Group (RE100) and other energy-focused research groups within the ANU School of Engineering. About the opportunity This position is a fixed term appointment up to 31 October 2026 to contribute to expanding the team’s capacity to deliver CSIP‑AUS certifications by increasing witness‑testing capability and supporting efficient certification workflows. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Mehdi Nikpendar at mehdi.nikpendar@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) 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 2 page statement addressing the selection criteria.  Other documents, if required.  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: Monday, 23/03/2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Lead a world‑leading research institute driving environmental and agricultural science. Senior Staff Executive Level, full time 5 year fixed term with potential for an underlying continuing academic appointment The Opportunity The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is a world‑leading environmental research institute recognised for impactful research across Smart and Sustainable Horticulture, Soil Biology and Genomics, Plants, Animals and their interactions, Ecosystem Function and Integration and Bushfire Research. As Director, you will direct and lead the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, shaping its strategic direction and strengthening its contribution to national and international research. You will oversee and guide the Institute’s research agenda, research training environment, partnership development, and its operational and financial performance. This includes building capability, fostering cross‑disciplinary collaboration, mentoring early and mid‑career researchers, and ensuring the Institute continues to produce high‑quality research outcomes. You will play a key role in attracting external research funding, strengthening strategic alliances with government, industry and community organisations, and building research networks with Australian and international partners. Reporting to the Provost, your leadership will ensure the Institute remains cohesive, forward‑looking and impactful, while maintaining strong alignment with Western Sydney University’s research strategy and institutional priorities. What Success Looks Like: A clear strategic direction that strengthens HIE’s research excellence and profile. Growth in partnerships, collaboration networks, research income and external engagement. A strong research culture supported by mentoring, development and cohesion. Effective leadership of research training, supervision and high‑quality academic activity. Sound operational, financial and governance performance aligned with goals. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You A PhD in a relevant discipline and an international reputation for research excellence. Demonstrated success in leading research teams, securing competitive funding and developing research networks. Experience directing organisational strategy, research programs and resource management. Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capability. Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and building a collegial research community. Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing: Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options. Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options. Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing, Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover. Application Details Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Deborah Sweeney, Provost. Please include the job reference code REF1114T. Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 17 April Working Rights: Employer Visa sponsorship will be provided if required. How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. Applications for the position should include the following: Full Academic Curriculum Vitae Candidate Statement Referee details Date of Commencement CURRICULUM VITAE Details of positions held, including dates, details of your present position, and key achievements. Details of education, professional training and qualifications (and dates of degree completion). Research Activity Statement, including details of your research track record, such as external income, research outputs, and outcomes. Evidence of the delivery of innovative teaching and world-class research. Any other relevant information, such as contributions to professional associations and learned societies, community activities, awards and other recognitions of esteem. CANDIDATE STATEMENT A brief statement (no more than five pages) outlining your vision for the role and what you would expect to accomplish in the role, reflecting on your experience and skills as it relates to the selection criteria found in the Position Description. REFEREES Full contact details of three referees that we may contact. Candidates should state their relationship to the referees and why they have been nominated to speak on the candidate’s behalf. Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation with the candidate. DATE OF COMMENCEMENT An indication of the earliest date on which you could commence in the position. Applicants should provide a confidential email address and suitable daytime and evening telephone contact details (including mobile), and details of their availability during this period. 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.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role An exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant (fixed term contract up to June 2026). The purpose of the job is to assist in the final stage of an EU funded project that centres on the analysis of host-pathogen interaction mechanisms of viral infections and vaccination. Specifically the project investigates novel vaccines against AHSV. The postholder needs to be able to execute research project driven objectives with little advice based on their own experience and deliver against set target dates. Specifically, the postholder will have to:  Determine virus replication and host in response in primary target (horse) cells  Determine the effects of viral replication on non-infected cells  Determine the effect of vaccines on primary immune cells in vitro Determine the effect of vaccines from samples collected at animal studies  About you Applicants need to have a degree in biomedical or veterinary sciences. Applicants need to have postgraduate experience of several years (>2) in the field of host-pathogen interaction work. They need to have practical experience working with veterinary viruses and the immune system. Specifically, the postholder will have to have practical experience with: Working with animals viruses in general and AHSV in particular  Spectral Flow Cytometry including cell sorting  Systems Immunology approaches, from preparing cells for RNASeq to interpretating data  It is essential that postholders are trained and signed-off to work in the containment laboratories. For this there are a number of legal requirements, such as being a UK citizen or with pre-existing long-term residency in the UK, as well as holding a CTC clearance. Since the project is collaborative, postholder should be willing and able to travel to project partners on short notice if necessary.  How to apply Please make your application on the university website.  Further details Job Description