Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

About the role

The School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland (UQ) is recruiting a Lecturer (Academic Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C) in Mechanical Engineering. The position is full-time, permanent, based at the St Lucia campus in Brisbane, and involves teaching, research and supervision. Visa sponsorship may be available.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mechanical engineering, including lectures, tutorials, assessment and supervision; applicants are encouraged to review the listed course profiles and identify courses matching their expertise.
• Develop and deliver high-quality independent and collaborative research, secure external funding, publish in leading academic and professional journals and contribute to interdisciplinary projects aligned with the School's priorities.
• Supervise Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, and support staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee development.
• Build partnerships with colleagues, industry, government and professional bodies, and contribute to School administration, decision-making and committees.
• Academic Level C adds principal supervision of HDR students, leading national and international research collaborations, and contributing to teaching programs, School and industry activities and the commercialisation of research outcomes.

Required profile

• Completed PhD in mechanical engineering with a record of research in the field.
• Growing research profile, publications in reputable refereed journals and conference presentations, and evidence of securing and managing external research funding.
• Record of supervising undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and HDR students, and a growing record of teaching mechanical engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Willingness to teach large courses and to coordinate courses and develop new programs and curriculum.
• Internal service experience and well-developed communication and consultative skills.
• Academic Level C additionally requires national recognition, a solid record of principal supervision, and a strong track record of coordinating courses and program development.

What we offer

• Base salary of $119,462.94-$141,545.09 (Level B) or $145,961.51-$168,043.68 (Level C) plus 17% superannuation.
• Access to world-class facilities, grant-writing support and research funding opportunities.
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements and internal-only vacancies.
• Possibility of employer-sponsored work rights and relocation support for interstate or overseas candidates.

Applications close on 22 November 2026; interviews are likely in early December 2026. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and responses to the key responsibilities and requirements, noting whether they apply for Level B or C.