"Academic Level C Research Fellow (Tax and Transfer Policy Institute)"

Classification:

Academic Level C (Fellow)

Salary package:

$146,007 - 162,281 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 May 2029.

Position Description and Selection Criteria:

PD&PEWER_ACAD Level C_ Research Fellow.pdf

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 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 characterised by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines.

The Tax and Transfer Policy Institute (TTPI) works to build the evidence base, encourage debate, and improve understanding of the tax and transfer system. The TTPI undertakes empirical analysis and evaluation of tax and transfer policies; analyses, educates and engages in public debate on the tax and transfer system; and brings together academics and policy makers to build capability and a community of researchers on tax and transfer policy issues.

We are seeking a research fellow to play a central role in the recently awarded Australian Research Council funded project “Better childcare policy: parental labour supply and provider responses” (DP260101621). Working closely with Chief Investigator Professor Robert Breunig, this role will include driving and delivering on an ambitious research agenda. The fellow will work with domestic and international collaborators to undertake analysis, present and publish findings in leading peer-reviewed journals as well as actively support TTPI initiatives. This may include teaching in TTPI’s executive education programs, PhD student supervision, contributing to TTPI tax and transfer fact sheets, policy briefs and major reports, while also partnering with governments, academics, business and the community to produce, synthesise and share research insights.

Our ideal candidate will have a PhD in Economics or a related field and a strong publication record. You will be fully proficient in Stata and/or R. You will be an expert in Australian Administrative and Survey Data and Australian Public Policy, have a strong understanding of the Tax and Transfer System, and be committed to continual improvements in both. To excel in this role, you will also have excellent leadership and relationship-building skills, and be able to partner with other researchers, government, business and broader community stakeholders in delivering your work and to inform and influence public policy discussion and debate.

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Robert Breunig – T: +61 2 6125 2148

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

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 31 March 2026 11.55pm (Canberra time)