Senior Lecturer - Systems and Mechatronics Engineering

• 2 x Full time, ongoing roles to join the School of Engineering - Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering

• Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $ 162,872) + 17% super

• Based at the City campus, but may be required to travel to other University campuses

About the Role

The School invites applications for two Senior Lecturer positions within the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering in Systems Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering. The successful candidates will contribute to high-quality teaching at Undergraduate and Masters levels, curriculum development, research excellence, supervision of higher degree research students, academic leadership (including course coordination), and the development of strong academic and industry partnerships. The role includes maintaining an active research profile and attracting competitive research funding aligned with the Department’s strategic priorities.

Discipline-Specific Focus

Senior Lecturer – Systems Engineering

• Teach systems modelling and integration

• Research complex and large-scale systems

• Engage infrastructure, defence, or energy sectors

• Promote interdisciplinary systems thinking

Senior Lecturer – Mechatronics Engineering

• Teach robotics, automation, and control

• Research robotics and intelligent systems

• Engage manufacturing and automation sectors

• Strengthen lab-based and design teaching

To be successful for this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to design, coordinate and deliver contemporary undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (face-to-face and online) in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, and/or Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering, including the development of high-quality curriculum and authentic assessment materials.

• An emerging track record of quality research outputs aligned with Systems Engineering or Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering, preferably including application of AI in the relevant field, evidenced by publications, development of research initiatives, progress toward competitive research funding, and industry/professional linkages.

• Capacity to undertake course and/or program coordination responsibilities and contribute to academic leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with students to support positive learning outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience or capacity to supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates.

• Ability to build effective academic, industry, and government networks to support collaborative and externally funded research initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD in relevant field.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining which position you are applying for and separately address ​the Key Selection Criteria​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  For further information, please contact Senior Talent Advisor at Aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au

Position description - Senior Lecturer, Systems Engineering

Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Mechatronics Engineering  

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Applications Close:
31 Mar 2026 11.59 pm

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