Mechatronics Engineer

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until January 2028
• Level A $83,268 - $111, % Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As an Early Career Development Fellow, Mechatronics Engineering you will:

• Develop effective learning materials and activities as part of a design team or with guidance from the Unit Chair and demonstrate awareness of ongoing innovation in curriculum design.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Deliver effective teaching practices within unit and suggest approaches to innovate teaching practices to improve student success and engagement.
• Maintain appropriate discipline knowledge and constructively review and refine own teaching practice to help maintain teaching quality standards.
• This position may require the incumbent to travel domestically and/or internationally to attend conferences, events and to represent the university.

To be successful, you'll have:

• PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or a relevant discipline and other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Expertise or experience in signals and systems, data communications and virtual or augmented reality are desirable.
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.
• Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Tim Hilditch, Deputy Head of School, School of Engineering on  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Early Career Development Fellow -

Applications for this position close on Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.