Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment (EBE) offers a broad range of engineering, architecture, planning, and aviation programs and has an active research culture which has helped foster strong links with high schools and community groups plus key industries on a local, national and global level.

The School is seeking a Lecturer (Level B) to support high-quality teaching and to carry out activities to maintain and develop scholarly, and/or professional activities related to the discipline of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

This teaching focused position is expected to perform full academic responsibilities and related administration for the coordination of courses and programs.

The School's teaching activities are diverse: we deliver courses on campus and online. On campus, face-to-face teaching is required and the work patterns for the position is expected to reflect the teaching requirements of the role.

Teaching focused Lecturers are principally engaged with a maximum 70% teaching profile with the remaining work allocation assigned to research/scholarship and service.

As Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, you'll contribute to the delivery and development of courses offered in the undergraduate Engineering programs – specifically the major in Environmental Engineering. Areas within Civil and Environmental Engineering in which we are seeking to strengthen our teaching capacity include: green infrastructure, soil and water contamination and treatment/remediation. Future work allocations will be reviewed as needed in alignment with the operational and student-centred requirements of the School.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across the spectrum of the University's undergraduate, and postgraduate program suite facilitating high quality, student-centred learning activities.
• Support high quality learning and teaching outcomes for students evidenced by technology enhanced learning, problem oriented, authentic learning and assessment practices.
• Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
• Provide educational contributions through responsibility for academic courses, including undertaking responsibilities aligned with the role of course convenor.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the School/Department standing and reputation by promoting educational activities with external communities.
• Undertake high impact research in areas of expertise, including publication of scholarly work and generating research funding.

This is a fixed term (until 31 December 2029), full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Lecturer, Level B range $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum.

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD (or near completion) in the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated evidence of achieving high quality learning and teaching outcomes including knowledge of current teaching and learning principles and practices.
• Previous experience in convening and teaching courses at the undergraduate level in the fields of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
• Research interest in green infrastructure and the assessment and management of environmental contamination.

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Matthew Currell, Discipline Head (Civil and Environmental Engineering) at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact the Corporate Services Service Centre on and quote reference number REF9065S.

Closing date: Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.