Job Description
Job Overview
Role type: Continuing, Full-time (Tenure) Faculty
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: Level B - AUD $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. or Level C - AUD $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. plus 17% super
Expand expertise in mathematics and statistics in a leading research‐intensive school.
Shape data‐driven and foundational methods with real‐world impact.
Collaborate both within and across disciplines.
Responsibilities
As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Operations Research, you will drive an independent, high‐quality research programme.
You will contribute to innovative curriculum and teaching across undergraduate and MSc programmes and supervise research students.
You will have opportunities to 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.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Benefits
17% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well‐being
Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programmes such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning
Progressive leave provisions including parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well‐being services including an Employee Assistance Program
Unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Equal Opportunity
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐secure organisation.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace.
We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Application Details
Applications close: Sunday 16th of August, 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone.
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📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer In Operations Research (New South Wales)
🏢 The University Of Melbourne
📍 New South Wales