Postdoctoral/Research Fellow, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute

Classification: Academic Level A or B
Salary package: $91,546 - $141,317 per annum plus 17 % superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 5 years)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER Level A & B Postdoctoal & Research Fellow.pdf

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your research expertise relevant to tax and transfers.
• the opportunity to work with world-class researchers and build networks with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits.

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Position overview

The Tax and Transfer Policy Institute (TTPI) is a strategic collaboration between the Australian Government and ANU, and is based at the Crawford School of Public Policy, a school within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy. TTPI focuses on supporting policy-relevant work at the interface between government and academia in a range of strategic issues relevant to tax and transfer policy in a national and regional context. Wherever possible, TTPI works in close collaboration with government departments and agencies.

The Crawford School of Public Policy is Australia’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in resource and environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries.

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.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow to work independently on a range of areas and carry out activities to develop his/her scholarly research and/or professional expertise relevant to tax and transfers.

The Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow will report to the TTPI Director, and will work closely with academic colleagues, professional staff and government stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in independent research, submit and publish academic papers to leading peer-reviewed journals in economic and/or taxation studies, and partner in policy engagement with government and other key stakeholders. The Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow should be willing to contribute to educational activities (e.g. guest lectures, short or intensive courses, and executive education) as requested. Previous knowledge and experience in the area of tax and transfer policy is desirable but not required.

For further information please contact, Professor Robert Breunig, Director, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, E: Robert.breunig@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 people of all backgrounds and identities. 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.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you 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: Sunday, 11 October 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)