Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $121,598 - $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded)

This position is continuing (Contingent Funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 August 2028.

• Contribute to research and policy advice with a focus on Australian aid and global development policy
• Enjoy generous benefits including 17% superannuation
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep

About Us

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive.

The Crawford School of Public Policy is one of four Schools within CLGP and one of the world’s leading public policy schools. The Crawford School is the University's focal point for contributing to public policy research, education and policy impact. Its graduate programs have trained many of the region’s leaders, and its research has impacted on policy making. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterized by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines.

The Development Policy Centre (Devpol) is a research centre within the Crawford School of Public Policy with a focus on Australian aid, the Pacific and PNG, and global development policy.

The Position

The Research Fellow will engage in research, policy engagement, and public outreach (including blogging) in relation to Australian aid, global development, and Pacific/PNG public policy.

The Research Fellow will be expected to work collegially, leading by example to develop and maintain effective, productive and beneficial workplace relationships within the all-academic and professional School and College staff, students and honorary appointees, as well as with industry stakeholders. This position will also have a mentoring role for students and will engage in collegial and productive collaborations with local, national and where possible, international colleagues.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise and/or interest in Australian aid, global development, and Pacific/PNG public policy. Our ideal candidate is someone with experience in project management and who is keen to work as part of a diverse research team.

Enquiries

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Soonha Jeon, Program Officer. E: soonha.jeon@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 those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply

In order to apply for this role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (Maximum two A4 pages).
• 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 that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.