▷ [High Salary] Academic Positions in Management

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Research Field Management sciences

Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country Australia

Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract Permanent

Job Status Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Role type: Full-Time, Continuing

Faculty: The Faculty of Business and Economics

Department: The Department of Management and Marketing

Salary: attractive salary package negotiable + 17% superannuation

- Drive impactful research and inspire the next generation of leaders through teaching and engagement in the Management discipline.
- Join a globally recognised department where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia's #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Your next career opportunity

Advance the department's academic excellence and reputation through high-quality research, innovative teaching, and meaningful engagement within the University and wider community. You will conduct influential research in your field, secure research funding, and publish in leading academic journals, while designing and delivering engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, developing curricula, and supervising graduate research students. With a commitment to collegiality, ethical conduct, and inclusivity, you will also contribute to departmental and professional service and broader community engagement. Applications are welcomed from candidates specialising in Strategy and International Business, Entrepreneurship, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, or Organisation Studies, though exceptional scholars in related management areas will also be considered.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting high-quality and impactful research within designated areas of focus, securing external funding, publishing in leading academic journals, and supervising Masters and PhD students.
- Designing and delivering engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, developing innovative curricula and learning materials, and ensuring the academic success and wellbeing of students.
- Contributing to the collegial, intellectual, and professional life of the department and University through active participation in committees, events, and professional or community engagement activities.

You may be a great fit if you:

Level B (Lecturer)

- Are completing, or near completion of a PhD in Management.
- Have emerging high-quality research, evidenced by submissions to leading journals or working papers.
- Can teach undergraduate and master's subjects in priority areas.
- Participate in academic conferences and workshops.
- Are committed to excellent teaching and fostering a collegial environment.
- Hold a completed PhD in Management.
- Demonstrate strong research with a growing portfolio of publications in reputable journals.
- Have experience teaching a broad range of undergraduate and master's subjects.
- Engage actively in academic conferences and workshops.
- Promote excellence in teaching and student achievement through collegial collaboration.

Level D (Associate Professor)

- Hold a completed PhD in Management.
- Have an internationally recognised research record with publications in top-ranked journals and conference presentations.
- Contribute significantly to research, teaching, and departmental objectives.
- Mentor and supervise graduate students.
- Secure research funding from competitive grants or other sources.
- Provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development, and academic engagement.
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to the strategic goals of the department.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - The Department of Management and Marketing

The faculty members in the management discipline publish regularly in FT50 and other top management journals (e.g., Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies, Strategic Management Journal) and serve on the editorial boards of many of these journals.

The Department has strong undergraduate and postgraduate programs and an established five-year PhD program. The Department has an active research seminar series and is regularly visited by many domestic and international scholars. The Faculty of Business and Economics provides strong research support in the forms of research grants, visiting scholar schemes, and a generous annual budget for research-related travels.

The department is nominally organised in five clusters: Human Resource Management, Strategy/International Business, Marketing, Operations and supply chain Management, and Organisation Studies. It also covers Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Business Sustainability as cross-disciplinary areas.

The department's research objective is to produce high quality and impactful research, as evidenced through publications in top-tier international journals. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging a strong research culture, promoting collaboration and providing a friendly and supportive environment. The strength of the department's research performance has been recognised through various ranking and assessment exercises, showing it is a leader in Australia, and very highly placed in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard - +61 410 701 828 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Petra Newton hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 30 January 2026 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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