Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,638 - 166,338; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University (ANU) Crawford School of Public Policy seeks two colleagues for Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) appointments in Canberra. The roles emphasize policy-focused research, excellence in teaching at the postgraduate level, and active engagement with policy practice.

Successful applicants will contribute to world-leading education and research, with priorities in First Nations policy, AI policy, urban development, and public sector leadership, while

Qualifications

• PhD in public policy or cognate discipline.
• Experience teaching at the postgraduate level.
• Willingness to reside in Canberra.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver policy-focused curricula and research agendas.
• Engage with policy practice and contribute to impactful public policy scholarship.
• Collaborate within the Crawford School and supervise higher-degree research students.

Education

PhD in public policy or cognate discipline

Job description

Classification: Academic Level B or C
Salary package: $124,638 - $166,338 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Continuing x 2 positions

Fantastic opportunity for early‑to‑mid‑career researchers to join one of the world’s leading public policy schools at the Australian National University. Join a collaborative and ambitious community dedicated to world‑leading public policy research, education, and engagement. Flexible work environment with attractive remuneration package, with positions based in Canberra, recently named the best city in the world for quality of life.

Position overview

The ANU College of Law, Governance and 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 only national university, the College fosters excellence in research, education 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 ANU 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 around the world. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterised by high quality, policy‑relevant research across a diverse range of disciplines.

The Crawford School is home to numerous research collaboration and centres, large‑scale partnerships with government, and multiple academic departments. With an exciting portfolio of educational programs, a thriving executive education portfolio, and a substantial higher degree research community, the Crawford School has breadth and depth across many areas of public policy, as well as expertise in public policy processes and institutions.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting the next generation of Crawford School academics to help shape our future. We are excited to welcome colleagues committed to making a difference through excellence in education, research, and engagement. As one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary public policy schools, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.

We are especially interested to hear from colleagues who bring expertise in areas where we want to grow and have a global impact, with priorities being:

• First Nations policy
• AI adoption and policy
• Urban development
• Public sector leadership

Our newest colleagues will be developing, or will have developed, ambitious and innovative policy‑focused agendas. They will be committed to excellence in education, have experience in teaching at the postgraduate level, and be motivated by engagement with the practice of public policy. With a thriving higher degree community, there will be ample opportunity to help train the next generation of public policy scholars who choose to pursue their PhD studies with us.

Members of the Crawford School make valuable contributions to the collective aspirations, leadership and governance of the ANU, CLGP and the School through various service activities appropriate to level of appointment. All members of our School are expected to undertake service that helps in their own development and also contributes to our community.

We are seeking to welcome two new colleagues, with appointment to be made at either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) depending on attributes and experience. Following appointment, our newest colleagues will join one of our three academic departments, depending on their disciplinary expertise.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate(s) will hold a PhD in public policy or a cognate discipline in the social sciences. We seek candidates who have familiarity with policy issues in the Asia‑Pacific and/or Australia and have an emerging or established research agenda or policy engagement in the region.

Successful candidates will be expected to reside in Canberra.

To enquire about this opportunity

Please contact the Crawford School Director, Professor Janine O’Flynn E: [e-mail]

The Crawford School’s success has been built on a culture of respect and belonging. We know that addressing complex public policy challenges and realising new opportunities relies on a diversity of perspectives.

We value diversity and inclusion, and we believe employment opportunities must not be limited by socio‑economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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 this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A covering letter and a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• 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: 9th August 2026