About The Team Engineering is an academic discipline within the School of Engineering and Energy. The Engineering team teach key and emerging areas of Engineering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We specialize in Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering and industrial Control & Automation Engineering. Industrial Control & Automation Engineering at Murdoch highlights a strong practical, industry-relevant learning approach, built around authentic, workshop-based activities that develop hands-on technical and professional skills. The area includes a focus on control theory and control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems, aligned with real-world design, commissioning, and implementation needs in local industry sectors. More broadly, Murdoch Engineering is nationally recognised and has a strong track record of student outcomes, including high rankings in QILT for overall quality of educational experience in Engineering. Engineering is taught at the Murdoch campus and offshore. Your New Role! A Senior Lecturer (Level C) is expected to have developed a strong research focus, evidenced by research outputs in quality research publications. A commitment and capacity to attract external research funding is also expected. This position makes a significant contribution to the teaching effort of the Discipline through the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials, program coordination, and supervision of honours and postgraduate students. Academic staff at this level will also be involved in a broad range of administrative and service functions in the College and across the University, and professional activities within the discipline. This role is within the Industrial Control & Automation Engineering discipline and will be expected to teach units within this area, including at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The units may include specific discipline units as well as more general first year engineering. While the position is based at the South St campus, the position also includes teaching offshore at one of our partner institutions in China and a successful candidate must be prepared and willing to travel and teach offshore for 4-6 months each year. Your Key responsibilities will include – Make a significant contribution to independent research by producing quality publications and developing an international profile. Make a significant contribution to the University’s success in grant activity. This includes making applications for external competitive research funds with corresponding levels of success. If appropriate, lead a research team. Make a significant contribution to teaching, including preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions, and marking and assessments. Teach Engineering units internationally at parter organizations. Develop and practice innovative teaching and learning methods. Consult with, and provide advice to, undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR students. Initiate and develop course material and undertake course and program coordination. Supervise honours and/or postgraduate research projects, as well as postgraduate course work. Make a significant contribution to the College, the University, the profession and the discipline. Play a major role in planning or committee work at the College and University level. Please refer to the Position Description for further details. What We Offer You! This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of $138,321-$159,219 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030. As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including: Enjoy a 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 For further information, check out our benefits and services page! Join us! Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application - A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description) Your most recent resume (CV) What you’ll bring to the role: A PhD in an area relevant to the appointment A minimum of 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. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure. Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate. Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process. Contact Us For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to David Parlevliet , Dean of Engineering and Energy, and quote JR105172 as the reference. Applications Close on 8th May 2026 (11:59pm AWST) The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
