Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)

Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Continuing (Full-Time or Part-Time 0.8FTE)

Position Description and Selection Criteria, please visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/563934?lApplicationSubSourceID=

- Join a agile, high-impact team helping deliver the University's strategy while reducing its environmental footprint
- Shape and implement communications, outreach and engagement approaches
- Bring your expertise in community engagement and communications
- Link academic expertise with operational practice including via student projects and internships

We're working to empower the ANU community to lead on environmental sustainability by embedding sustainable practices across university operations, research, teaching and decision-making. The Environmental Sustainability Plan 2026-30 focuses on climate action, nature conservation and the circular economy, supported by initiatives across the University. 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 The Engagement Manager, Environmental Sustainability plays a key role in delivering this plan through strategic communications, community engagement, outreach activities and collaboration with academic and professional staff and students. The role also supports student projects, internships and opportunities to connect teaching and research with sustainable practices.

To succeed in this role, you will bring relevant qualifications and/or experience in communications, community engagement or related fields.



Experience in environmental sustainability will be highly regarded, along with strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. We welcome applicants from diverse skilled backgrounds who can demonstrate meaningful impact.

For more information about the position please contact Clare de Castella, Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability via [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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, visithttps://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information In order to apply for his role, please upload the following documents:

- A 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: Monday, 16/11/2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)

📌 Engagement Manager, Environmental Sustainability (Canberra)
🏢 The Australian National University
📍 Canberra