Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Engineering

About the role

Murdoch University is seeking a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) to join the Industrial Control and Automation Engineering discipline within the School of Engineering and Energy. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum innovation, and engaging with industry and research.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programmes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of courses and units.
• Conduct impactful research and publish scholarly work.
• Engage with industry and professional stakeholders to enhance teaching and research outcomes.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate students as appropriate.
• Teach at Murdoch’s partner institution in China, undertaking two international teaching visits per year.

Required profile

• PhD in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to undertake international teaching visits in China.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching, research and student outcomes.

Required skills

• Industrial automation, control systems, PLCs, SCADA systems.
• Instrumentation, robotics, mechatronics or intelligent automation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary: Lecturer $115,512‑$136,831; Senior Lecturer $141,088‑$162,403 per year plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements and work‑life balance.
• Indigenous cultural allowance up to $8,944 per year.
• Salary packaging options, on‑site childcare, gym, veterinary and chiropractic services.
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive workplace with Silver‑tier AWEI status.