Role type: Continuing, Full-time (Tenure)

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Mathematics and Statistics

Salary:

- Level B - AUD $124,656 – $148,023 p.a.
- Level C - AUD $152,695 – $176,065 p.a.
- plus 17% superannuation (retirement savings system/pension scheme)

The University of Melbourne: 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.

Your next career opportunity

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics, you will drive an independent, high‑quality research programme and contribute to innovative curriculum and teaching across undergraduate and MSc programs. You will supervise research students and collaborate with leading researchers across disciplines.

What you will deliver

- Conduct independent research, disseminate results in leading outlets, and contribute actively to research seminars and conferences.
- Seek and secure external research funding and supervise MSc and PhD students within an inclusive, supportive research environment.
- Prepare, deliver, and assess undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including curriculum development and effective use of modern technologies.
- Provide academic mentoring, oversee coursework study programmes, and lead education for diverse student groups.
- Provide leadership and service to the school, university, and the discipline.

You may be a excellent fit if you

- Hold a PhD or equivalent research higher degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related discipline.




- Demonstrate research excellence through strong publications and an emerging or established international reputation, relative to the opportunity.
- Show capacity to strengthen the school’s research and education activities and broaden existing thematic strengths.
- Build productive research collaborations and attract competitive funding through national or international grant or contract schemes.
- Design and teach subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with clear evidence of supervision potential.
- Contribute collegially to a large school, including leadership and service, professional activity, and engagement with diverse communities.

What we offer you

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning.
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‑life balance and well‑being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.




- Health and well‑being services, including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team – School of Mathematics and Statistics

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is among Australia’s foremost centres for mathematical sciences, recognised for outstanding research and teaching. Its large academic community spans continuing, research‑only, and specialist staff, supported by strong infrastructure and competitive external grants.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Application essentials

- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
- Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.

Contact information

- For queries related to this specific position or for questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 or at (subject: "Recruitment Adjustments").

Applications close: Sunday 16th of August 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Statistics (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne