About us
Our company is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.
Working with us combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.
About the opportunity
We are currently seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Water Engineering) to join our Faculty of Science and Engineering to lead and conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on water engineering and flood/hydrodynamic modelling in the civil engineering context. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Innovate and enhance curriculum development and contribute to other Faculty programs as required.
- Contribute to the Faculty’s research profile through publications, grant applications and success, and supervision of higher degree research students.
- Engage in service and community activities to support and promote the University and the Faculty’s priorities.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, promoting engagement across disciplines and industries.
About you
We are seeking applications from early to mid-year career academics with a growing profile in teaching and research within the discipline area of water engineering.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A PhD related to Water Engineering, with experience in professional engineering practice and a particular emphasis on flood and hydrodynamic modelling is essential.
- A demonstrated record of innovation and excellence in teaching, with experience in blended and online environments and digital content delivery.
- Experience in curriculum design, development, and evaluation, with a strong understanding of Engineers Australia accreditation processes (desirable).
- Strong collaborative skills enabling you to supervise postgraduate research students or projects, with evidence of contributions to research partnerships, professional bodies, and community engagement.
- A track record of research excellence, with publications in high-quality journals, research funding, and experience supervising honours/higher degree research students, ideally in the area of hydrodynamic/flood modelling.
Salary and benefits
Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:
- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Academic Level C or B, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.Academic Level C. The base salary ranges from $134,848 - $155,046 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $181,403.
- Academic Level B. The base salary ranges from $110,611 - $130,814 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $153,052.
This opportunity is open to Australian and international applicants. If the successful candidate requires visa sponsorship, the University will work with the appointee to support visa and travel requirements.
