Murdoch University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Engineering to join their team in Perth, WA. The successful candidate will have a PhD in an area relevant to the appointment and a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering. The position involves teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
- PhD in an area relevant to the appointment
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering
- Ability and willingness to travel and work internationally (4-6 months each year, two trips)
- Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities, work effectively as a team member and play a leadership role in teaching and learning activities
- Demonstrated success in generating high-quality independent research outputs with national recognition and a developing international profile
- A track record of success in obtaining and successfully managing external competitive grant funds
- Demonstrated experience in teaching control theory and control systems, including PLC & SCADA Systems
- Demonstrated success in supervising honours, postgraduate and HDR students
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary approaches to curriculum and pedagogy
- Demonstrated experience and success in innovative course and program coordination and design
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, past success in working effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, and the ability to take on a leadership role at the College level
- Demonstrated high levels of written and oral communication skills in English
Benefits
- 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
