▷ Urgent Search Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

- Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 -$136,925 p.a.) or Level C ($141,247 - $162,872 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses and locations, including offshore delivery through fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) teaching activities

Join RMIT University's School of Engineering and help shape the future of innovation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

About the Roles

This position is open at either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) level, depending on your experience and research achievements. You will play a pivotal role in advancing teaching, research, and industry collaboration in areas that support the global transition toward electrification, automation, and digital transformation.

We welcome applications from academics with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

- Power grids, microgrids, and energy storage systems
- Power electronics
- High-voltage systems
- Electrical machines and drives
- Electrification

Key Responsibilities

As a Lecturer (Level B), you will:

- Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in electrical and electronic engineering, including course design, assessment, and continuous improvement informed by student feedback.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation that reflects emerging technologies and evolving industry needs.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in areas aligned with departmental strengths such as power systems, energy storage, electrification, and automation.
- Publish research outcomes in high-quality outlets and actively pursue external research funding.
- Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and contribute to a supportive research culture.
- Engage with industry and professional bodies to strengthen applied research and teaching relevance.
- Contribute to academic administration such as course coordination or small program management.

As a Senior Lecturer (Level C), you will also:

- Provide academic leadership in teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
- Lead high-impact research projects and multidisciplinary teams, attracting external funding and producing internationally recognised outcomes.
- Mentor early-career academics and HDR candidates to develop research capability and academic excellence.
- Manage programs or major research initiatives, ensuring effective governance, delivery, and reporting.
- Strengthen RMIT's national and international profile by developing strategic partnerships that translate research into real-world impact.

About You

You are a passionate and collaborative academic who brings both technical expertise and leadership in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

You will have:

- A demonstrated record (Level B) or national recognition (Level C) in research within one or more of the listed specialisations, supported by high-quality publications and/or external research funding.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering engaging, student-centred teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including blended and online delivery.
- Strong supervision capability with HDR candidates and a commitment to mentoring emerging researchers.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across academia, industry, and government.
- A demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative academic environment.

(For Level C)

- Evidence of research leadership, including experience managing complex research projects, securing competitive grants, and leading multidisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications:

- Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.

Refer to the Position Descriptions for further details on key selection criteria for Lecturer (Level B) and Senior Lecturer (Level C).

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the RMIT School of Engineering

The Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering is one of the largest departments in the university and carries a high level of reputation for its huge success in research and innovation. It houses internationally renowned academics recognised for their fundamental and original contributions to the field and is highly successful in acquiring large amount of research grants supporting more than 50 researchers. The key research areas in the department include photonics and optical systems, sensors, materials and electronic manufacturing. power and automation/control, and communication networks.

In 2024, the department's research grant income exceeded $10 million, with nearly $50 million secured over the past five years.

The Department's recent success in leading a $70M research centre, the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS), is transforming the world's most accurate measurement tool-the optical frequency comb - from large and complex laboratory based research instrumentation into a chip the size of a fingernail. The centre aims to create impact spanning spectroscopy, microscopy, astronomy, precision measurement and telecommunications. In the electronic manufacturing area for transforming ideas into products, the University has established a research hub together with the State Government called the D2D (discovery to device) facility which is led by the Department. The $15M small volume manufacturing D2D capability transforms ideas into products through prototyping and upscaling to create real-world impact. The Centre for Opto-electronic Materials and Sensors (COMAS) pioneers revolutionary materials through atomic-level manipulation, making fundamental advances in miniaturised, atomically-thin devices that integrate optics, electronics, signal processing and AI with brain-like computing tailored to deployment scenarios. The Department recently has established the first national centre for electrification in Australia funded by the ARC through the Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) in Electrifying Australia for a Net-zero Future. The Department has very strong engagements with the defence industry and the Department of Defence through the Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG). The area of research are multi-aperture radars to the design & development of RF systems, antennas and materials, and the development of novel space & wireless communications techniques for improved resilience and security.

The department provides a diverse range of programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Undergraduates can pursue single degrees in Electrical Engineering, Electronic & Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, along with two double-degree options. Postgraduate students have three degree program choices. The curriculum spans various crucial areas, including;

- Electrical, Power, Control and Automation,
- Analog and Digital electronics,
- Embedded, Computer and Software
- Communication and Networks

The Department also delivers offshore teaching programs in Hong Kong and India. The department has a wide range of industry partnerships ranging from funded research projects, work integrated learning, student placements and student project co-supervisions. Our graduates are highly regarded by the industry for having extensive hands-on experience and practical knowledge delivered through our teaching programs using a vast range of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

To Apply

Please click the 'Apply' link below and upload the following documents:

- Your CV
- A cover letter clearly stating the level you are applying for (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer)
- A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for the relevant level

For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Professor Kandeepan Sithamparanathan via email Kandeepan.sithamparanathan@rmit.edu.au

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description - Lecturer

Position Description - Senior Lecturer

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Applications close on Monday 1 December 2025 at 11.59pm.

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