Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

Job no: 0063957 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term for 9 months 
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology  
Salary: Level A $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. / Level B $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata for part-time)  

• Be part of a dynamic teaching team delivering anew Interdisciplinary Design subject for Engineering Masters students. 

•  Work with departmental leadership to help develop and update outward facing web content. 

• Embrace the opportunity to pursue collaborative or independent research within a dynamic academic environment. 

• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!  

About the Role 
The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking an educator to fulfil a temporary academic role, primarily focused on education and teaching, with additional contributions to leadership, service, and research. The key responsibility will be helping to deliver a new Interdisciplinary Design for Engineers subject in 2025, working with a team to teach Master of Engineering students through interactive, project-based classes, with a focus on Chemical Engineering. You will also provide support with  departmental priorities, including website upgrades, delivery of laboratory demonstrations and tutorials, while having an opportunity to undertake research. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Deliver independent teaching, including lectures, tutorials, assessments, and student consultations, ensuring timely preparation and high standards, while collaborating on subject design and improvement. 

• Contribute to research by supporting teaching improvement projects, applying evidence-based approaches, and assisting with benchmarking and funding efforts. 

• Engage in leadership and service by working closely with departmental academic staff, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. 

• Mark assessments, provide timely feedback, promote academic integrity, and support the development of pedagogical excellence within the department. 

Who we are looking for 

You will have a proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality teaching materials, both in-person and online, with a strong focus on student engagement and development. Your excellent communication skills, combined with your capacity to foster independent learning and critical thinking, allow you to effectively connect with diverse audiences. Additionally, you are adaptable, organised, and skilled in managing teaching plans, timelines, and collaborating with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. 

You will also have: 

• Recent, relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level. 

• A PhD in chemical engineering or related field or  discipline, or be close to completing 

• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and student learning management systems. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your new team – Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) 
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society. FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future. https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/ https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-feit Our ten-year strategy, FEIT 2025, is our School’s commitment to bring to life the University-wide strategy Advancing Melbourne and reinforce the University of Melbourne’s position as one of the best in the world. To achieve our ambitions, we will continue to build new infrastructure to enable our teaching, research and engagement; we continue to recruit outstanding people from around the world; and we continue to attract high-quality students from across the globe who are at the heart of our enterprise. https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/feit-2025 

What we offer you! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

The University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.    

 Be yourself 

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

 Join Us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.