Senior Lecturer in Environmental Engineering

Overview

• Position Type: Full-time, Continuing

• Salary:

  • Academic Level B: $115,303 - $136,925 p.a.

  • Academic Level C: $141,247 - $162,872 p.a.

  • Plus 17% Superannuation

• Location: Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, with potential work or placement at other RMIT campuses.

About the Roles

Join RMIT’s School of Engineering and help drive innovation in the fast-evolving field of Emerging Technologies in Environmental Engineering. This role is open at either Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) level, depending on your experience and research achievements. You will play a pivotal role in advancing teaching, research, and industry collaboration in areas that address global environmental challenges through technological innovation.

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Circular Economy and Waste Management

• Water Security and Treatment Technologies

• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

• Sustainable Transportation Solutions

• Smart Environmental Monitoring

Key Responsibilities

As a Lecturer (Level B), you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including course design, assessment, and ongoing enhancement based on student feedback.

• Contribute to curriculum innovation that reflects emerging technologies and industry needs.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research, publishing in high-quality outlets and contributing to the School’s strategic research focus.

• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and support their academic growth.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies.

• Participate in academic administration, such as course coordination or small program management.

As a Senior Lecturer (Level C), you will also:

• Provide academic leadership in teaching, curriculum design, and learning innovation.

• Lead high-impact research projects and multidisciplinary teams, securing external funding and delivering tangible outcomes.

• Mentor academic staff and HDR candidates, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

• Manage programs or research initiatives, ensuring effective governance, reporting, and budget oversight.

• Strengthen RMIT’s national and international profile by developing partnerships that translate research into real-world solutions.

About You

You are a driven academic who brings both technical expertise and collaborative leadership in Emerging Technologies in Environmental Engineering.

You will have:

• Demonstrated research excellence in one or more of the following:

  • Circular Economy and Waste Management

  • Water Security and Treatment Technologies

  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

  • Sustainable Transportation Solutions

  • Smart Environmental Monitoring

• Proven experience in designing and delivering engaging, student-centred teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online and blended delivery.

• A growing (Level B) or established (Level C) track record of research outputs, industry collaboration, and external funding success.

• Strong supervision capability with HDR candidates and a commitment to developing future researchers.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to contribute to a collegial, inclusive academic community.

• (For Level C) National recognition for research leadership, including success in securing competitive research grants, mentoring early-career academics, and leading multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: A PhD in Engineering or equivalent in a relevant field.

Refer to the Position Descriptions for further key selection criteria.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

About the RMIT School of Engineering

The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and 7000 students, including 750 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through industry partnerships. Our partners range from small companies to multinational organisations, and we work together to translate our research into impact for partners and the wider community.

The School has six Departments:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical and Environmental Engineering

• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering

In 2023, the School developed a new strategic plan focusing on increased industry engagement and external partnerships. Initiatives include new industry-led degrees and innovation hubs that co-locate industry partners, research teams, and undergraduate students.

Over the next three to five years, the School will invest in new facilities, including reimagined teaching laboratories using digital technologies and research labs developed in partnership with industry. The STEM College is also planning a new building at the Melbourne City Campus, with significant space allocated for the School of Engineering.

RMIT is a global university, and the School of Engineering has students and research partners across South East Asia and Europe, including:

• Two campuses in Vietnam

• Partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore, and India (Birla Institute of Technology and Science)

• A research centre in Barcelona, enabling access to European funding and industry collaborations

The School continues to grow its international activities, aiming to become a globally connected institution translating technologies and training across continents.

Learn more about the School of Engineering

To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply’ link below and upload the following documents:

• Your CV

• A cover letter clearly stating the level you are applying for (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer)

• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for the relevant level

For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions linked below or contact:
Professor Vikram Garaniya – vikram.garaniya@rmit.edu.au

For information about recruitment processes, contact:
Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au
(Please do not send your application to this email address.)

• [Position Description – Lecturer]

• [Position Description – Senior Lecturer]

Note: Due to the University’s end-of-year shutdown period, interviews will be conducted after the University reopens in January 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in mid-January 2026 to confirm interview arrangements.

Applications Close

30 November 2025 – 11:59 pm

Equity and Inclusion

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms).

To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information.

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