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)

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.

Classification: ANU Officer 6 (Technical) Salary package: $100,847 - $105,459 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months) (flexible arrangements will be considered) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD&PEWER_ANUO6_Technical Officer_SOEN_CSS_2026.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  Join a highly skilled and collaborative Technical Services team, working closely with researchers, academics, WHS professionals, contractors, and industry suppliers. Develop and apply expertise across multiple engineering disciplines, including laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, compliance, fabrication support, and infrastructure management. Work in a supportive environment that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. About the opportunity Play a vital role in supporting cutting-edge research, teaching, and technical operations. Working within a collaborative Technical Services team, you will provide hands-on technical support across laboratories, workshops, specialised equipment, and research infrastructure and contribute to innovative research and outstanding student experiences. This role is ideal for a practical and solutions-focused professional, the position offers variety, autonomy, professional development, and the chance to make a tangible impact in one of Australia's leading engineering schools. About the School/Department 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 five focus areas: Aerospace, Energy, Environmental, Information & Signal Processing, and Mechatronics. Join us in our fundamental quest of discovery and passionate pursuit of knowledge that goes beyond our lived world. 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. Enquiries To enquire about this role, please contact Dr Beatris Velasco, Technical Services Manager, via phone at +61 0438 267 722 or email beatriz.velasco@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 and 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. 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. 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. 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: Wednesday, 28 October, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)