School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering – Faculty of EAIT

Full time (Part-time negotiable), Permanent position

Academic Level B (Lecturer) or C (Senior Lecturer)

- Level B base salary range $119,462.94 - $141,545.09 + 17% super
- Level C base salary range $145,961.51 - $168,043.68 + 17% super
- Visa Sponsorship may be available for this appointment
- Based At our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity

Join us as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and play an important role in shaping the next generation of engineers. To be successful, you will need to possess a solid foundation in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. In this role, it will also be important bringing expertise in delivering and coordination of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise Higher Degree by Research students, pursue impactful research, contribute to the School community, and build strong partnerships with industry.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Teaching: Coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mechanical engineering, including lectures, tutorials, assessment and supervision. Applicants are encouraged to review the course profiles for MECH2300, MECH2305, MECH2100, MECH2210, MECH3100, MECH3200, MECH3400, MECH3610, MECH3780, AERO4100, AERO4200, AERO4300 and ENGG4552, and identify courses aligned with their teaching expertise.
- Research: Develop and deliver high-quality independent and collaborative research, secure external funding, publish in leading academic and professional journals, and contribute to interdisciplinary projects aligned with the School’s strategic priorities. Conduct research ethically using best-practice methodologies,



while preparing publications and reports and actively contributing to project meetings and outcomes.
- Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, while supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development and workplace matters in accordance with University policies and procedures.
- Citizenship and Service: Develop strong partnerships with colleagues, industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community to support the School’s strategic objectives, while contributing to School administration, decision-making and committees in alignment with UQ values.

Additional to the duties above, Academic level C will include:

- Provide principal supervision to Higher Degree by Research students, lead strategic research collaborations nationally and internationally, secure and manage external funding, and produce high-quality research outputs.
- Contribute to contemporary teaching programs, School and industry activities, and the translation and commercialisation of research outcomes.

This is a teaching & research position.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About You

- Completed PhD in mechanical engineering and a record of research in mechanical engineering.
- A growing research profile in the field,



with work of high quality and the potential for impact.
- A developing reputation and track record of high-quality publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- Evidence of successfully seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding.
- A growing record of supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and HDR students to successful completion.
- A growing profile in teaching mechanical engineering content.
- Evidence of a high level of quality teaching in mechanical engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.
- Ability and willingness to teach large mechanical engineering courses.
- Willingness to coordinate mechanical engineering courses and contribute to the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
- Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer) Selection criteria as listed above, in addition to the following:

- National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of high-quality publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations.
- A solid record of supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and HDR students as principal supervisor.
- A strong track record of coordinating mechanical e

📌 Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Brisbane)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane