The University supports a culture of continuous learning and development and provides a range of training and career development opportunities to assist staff to build their capabilities.
Supporting performance
ANU Focus - performance
Key things to keep in mind about the Focus processFor the annual Focus cycle, ensure that only step 1 (Goal Setting) is completed by 31 March 2025,…
Performance and Development Review (PDR)
FocusInformation about the current Focus performance development process is available here. Below is information about the Performance…
For HR practitioners
HR Systems updates
HRMS & HORUS Upgrade - September 2025The University’s Human Resource Management System (HRMS), PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM), has…
Professional Staff Pathways
Professional Staff Pathways is designed to support a crucial pillar of our ANU community - professional staff. Shaped through dynamic co-creation,…
Staff funding
Carers' Career Development Assistance Fund (CCDAF)
Carers’ Career Development Assistance Fund (CCDAF)2025 CCDAF application roundsPlease note, there is an updated procedure and application form in…
Indigenous Employment Program (IEP)
Indigenous Employment Program The prior Indigenous Professional Staff Grant Funding Program retitle as the Indigenous Employment Program, at ANU…
Professional Staff Development Endowment Fund (PSDEF)
2025 Round Dates OpenCloseRound 1Monday 24 FebruaryFriday 21 March 5:00pmRound 2Monday 2 JuneFriday 11 July 5:00pmThe Professional Staff…
Professional Staff Scholarship Scheme (PSSS)
2025 Round Dates Open Close Round 1Monday 24 FebruaryFriday 21 March 5:00pmRound 2Monday 2 JuneFriday 11 July 5:00pmRound 3Monday 8…
Staff and Family Tuition Fee Discount
The ANU Staff and Family Tuition Fee Discount provides staff and their family members with a discount on tuition fees for eligible ANU coursework…
Leadership
Executive Coaching
Executive coaching assists ANU senior leaders in understanding their roles and how best to lead at the University. Executive coaching for ANU senior…

Leadership in Practice Program (LiPP)
Leadership in Practice is the University’s flagship leadership program. A dynamic, neuroscience-informed program designed to elevate leadership from…
Professional Staff Mentoring
Expressions of interest (EOIs) for the 2026 program will be open from 24 October-1 December 2025. Keep an eye on this website during this time for…
Online learning

LinkedIn Learning
ANU is committed to providing its employees with online learning platforms that offer unparalleled flexibility, allowing employees to access a wide…
Pulse
ANU Pulse provides staff access to free self-paced online learning courses, which can be completed at any time from either work or home. This is…
Welcome to ANU
Modules for Probation
Congratulations and welcome to The Australian National University!As a new starter you have a number of induction courses to undertake within your…
New Staff Welcome
Who should attendThis short event is designed for new staff members at the University.Course overviewThe ANU New Staff Welcome is designed to provide…
People Manager Essentials
Who should attendThis event is designed for new and existing people managers at the University, encompassing academics and professional people…
Professional development
Training and development opportunities
These professional development training offerings are for ANU staff. For any queries, more information, or if you are looking to arrange…
WHS Training
Find out more about work health and safety (WHS) training First AidRegister HereIf you would like to complete a First Aid training please…