Director, John Curtin School of Medical Research

Classification: Academic Level E

Terms: Full time, Fixed term up to 5 years

The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Director, John Curtin School of Medical Research, based in the ANU College of Science and Medicine.

The John Curtin School of Medical Research was established in 1948 as a founding school of the Australian National University. With a legacy of three Nobel Laureates and numerous other prestigious international and national awards, the School undertakes research into diseases that include cancer, infectious diseases and neurological conditions, drawing on deep expertise in genomics, cancer biology, immunology, and neuroscience.

Reporting to the Dean of the ANU College of Science and Medicine, the School Director provides strategic leadership to drive the School’s overall performance. This includes promoting excellence and innovation in research and education, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and collegial environment for staff and students. The Director is responsible for enabling academic staff to deliver high-quality research, teaching, policy, and practice outcomes aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. Additionally, the Director oversees the management of the School, including academic, financial, and staffing operations.

The Director is the lead advocate for the School and works collegially with other senior staff of the university to achieve the strategic aims of the College and the University.

Orchard Talent Group is supporting ANU with this appointment. To discuss this opportunity in the strictest of confidence please contact Phil Graham or Lisa Gleichmann at Orchard Talent. A detailed candidate application pack including position description and selection criteria is available on request.  

T: +61 2 9157 6222

E: jcsmr@orchardtalent.com.au

Applications close on Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Please note, ANU is not accepting applications through this job portal. All applications should be directed to jcsmr@orchardtalent.com.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.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.