• Enjoy additional leave over the Christmas period
• Onsite free staff parking, with proximity to the Gold Coast Airport
• Work on campuses nestled in some of Australia's most desirable lifestyle regions

About the opportunity 

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the areas of Engineering Systems

(with specialisations in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental and Agricultural Engineering), Information Technology and Science

(with specialisation in Environmental and Earth Systems, Marine Systems, Forest Systems and Regenerative Agriculture).

The Faculty is seeking a Lecturer in Engineering project management, with a focus on research in one or more of the following areas:

BIM (Building Information management/modelling), renewable energy, robotics, manufacturing systems, agricultural systems, construction and/or asset management.  

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences and contributing to curriculum design and delivery within your discipline, with the possibility of course coordinator responsibilities.
• Undertaking innovative curriculum development and leading engaging learning activities.
• Enhancing the Faculty’s research profile by publishing in high-quality journals and securing competitive grant funding.
• Participating in community and professional engagement activities that elevate the University and Faculty’s reputation and priorities.

About you

You will be a promising early career academic with a passion for fostering innovation in teaching, research, and curriculum development.

More specifically, you will have:

• A PhD in engineering with demonstrated expertise in engineering project management, relevant to the Faculties programs.
• A strong research track record, evidenced by publications in top-tier journals, successful supervision of postgraduate students, and competitive research grant success in areas such as BIM, manufacturing systems, renewable energy, robotics, agricultural systems, sustainable construction, or asset management.
• Proven excellence in teaching within a contemporary university environment, including the effective use of educational technologies in blended and online settings.
• Evidence of active contributions to research collaborations, professional partnerships, and community engagement initiatives 

Experience in Engineers Australia accreditation processes is desirable but not essential. 

Salary and benefits 

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions,

wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225 or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• Academic Level B. The base salary ranges from $110,611 - $130,814 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $153,052.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements 

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting: 

Name: Professor Charles Lemckert, Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Email: charles.lemckert@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 5 February 2025

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