Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Water Infrastructure Engineering

Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Academic Level B ($115,303 -$136,925 p.a.) or Level C ($141,247 - $162,872 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Roles

Join RMIT’s School of Engineering to deliver high-impact teaching and applied research in Water Infrastructure Engineering. Working from Melbourne’s CBD campus, you will collaborate with students, researchers and industry partners in areas including water infrastructure, fatberg management, sewer corrosion and wastewater treatment. Appointment may be made at Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) level. Level B suits candidates building an independent profile in teaching, research and industry engagement; Level C suits candidates with an established track record and demonstrated leadership in research, curriculum and academic service.

At Level B, you will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, build a strong research profile aligned to the School’s priorities, and develop productive links with academic, industry and professional communities. You may also contribute to course coordination.

At Level C, you will make a significant contribution to teaching, research and academic leadership, including leading high-quality research aligned to the School’s priorities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and contributing to program or organisational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lecturer (Level B), you will:

• Undertake independent teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level including: designing, conducting and moderating assessment; implementing improvements informed by course evaluation activities and student feedback.
• Undertake independent professional activities, scholarship and/or conduct high quality research activities appropriate to the profession or discipline including: managing individual projects within timelines and budgets and ensuring compliance with quality and reporting requirements; publishing research results in high quality outlets as lead or co-author; preparing and submitting external research funding applications; and supervising higher degree by research candidates.
• Undertake administration duties, which may include course coordination role or management of a small award program.

As a Senior Lecturer (Level C), you will also:

• Make original contributions in teaching and/or scholarship which expand knowledge or practice within the discipline including: designing, conducting and moderating assessment; implementing improvements informed by course evaluation activities and student feedback.
• Conduct and lead high quality research, recognised at the national level: developing highly successful research teams; managing research projects and programs within timelines and budget and ensuring compliance with quality and reporting requirements; regularly publishing research results in high quality outlets as lead author and in collaboration with other researchers; identifying appropriate funding sources and prepare successful external research funding submissions; supervising higher degree by research candidates.
• Participate in School and College strategy development and governance and make a significant contribution to administration activities of an organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level, which may include program management of a large award program or a number of smaller award programs.

About You You are a research-active academic in Water Infrastructure Engineering with a strong commitment to teaching, collaboration and industry engagement. Level B is suited to candidates building independence and momentum; Level C is suited to candidates with established academic leadership and broader institutional impact.

You will have:

• Level B — demonstrated expertise and an emerging track record in one or more of water infrastructure, fatberg management, sewer corrosion and wastewater treatment, with the capacity to build an independent academic profile and develop strong industry engagement and collaboration opportunities. Level C — demonstrated expertise and an established track record in these areas, with evidence of national standing, strong industry engagement experience and the capacity to lead research, teaching and industry engagement.
• Level B — demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online delivery, and to contribute to curriculum and assessment design. Level C — demonstrated ability to lead curriculum innovation and coordinate large courses or programs, including implementing student-centred approaches and driving quality improvement.
• Level B — capacity to contribute to course coordination and to work effectively with students to support learning, engagement and success. Level C — demonstrated capacity to lead significant academic programs or organisational contributions, including mentoring staff and building effective teams.
• Level B — evidence of quality research outputs and developing potential to attract competitive funding, supervise higher degree by research candidates, and contribute to collaborative projects and industry engagement. Level C — strong record of high-quality research outputs, success in securing external funding, and extensive experience supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance.
• Level B — excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. Level C — high-level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to work with senior stakeholders, external partners and industry to shape outcomes and strengthen the School’s profile.

Qualifications:

• Mandatory: A PhD in Civil Engineering

Refer to the Position Descriptions for further key selection criteria.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the RMIT School of Engineering

The School of Engineering is one of Australia’s largest, with more than 350 staff, 7,000 students and 750 HDR candidates. It is recognised for strong industry engagement and a focus on translating research into real-world impact.

The School has six Departments:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering

The School is investing in industry-led education, innovation hubs and upgraded teaching and research facilities, while expanding its global partnerships across Asia and Europe. This creates strong opportunities for collaboration, external engagement and research impact.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply’ link below and upload the following documents:

• Your CV

• A cover letter clearly stating the level you are applying for (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer)

• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for the relevant level

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Dilan Robert via email dilan.robert@rmit.edu.au

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.  

Position Description – Lecturer

Position Description – Senior Lecturer

Applications Close:

23 June 2026 11.59 pm

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In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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