Lecturer

About the role

Energy is an academic discipline within the School of Engineering and Energy, focused on preparing graduates to lead the decarbonisation and sustainable development agenda through the energy transition. Our teaching is aligned to core and applied unit areas spanning carbon management, life cycle assessment, just transition and sustainability reporting; strategic decarbonisation, including carbon markets, offsets, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and industry-wide mitigation; renewable and sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency, and low-emissions energy planning; sustainable cities and infrastructure, including smart technologies, climate-resilient development, and circular economy principles; and corporate sustainability management, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration, sustainability risk and opportunity analysis, and sustainability performance measurement and reporting. The School has been leading in the area of renewable and sustainable Energy, with the first specific course established in 1992. With accelerating industry demand for net zero strategy, low-carbon technology deployment and practical energy management capability, our curriculum emphasises authentic learning through industry-informed, workshop-based activities that build strategic depth and professional confidence. The School prides itself on strong student outcomes and a sustained track record of teaching excellence. Your New Role! A Lecturer (Level B) is expected to develop scholarly research outputs and professional activities relevant to the School of Engineering and Energy. This position contributes to the teaching effort of the school through the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials, other types of teaching activities, and supervision of honours and postgraduate students and is expected to perform a range of administrative and service functions within the College and across the University. This role is within the School's Energy discipline and will be expected to teach primarily into postgraduate units in the Master of Decarbonisation, Energy and Sustainability Management. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting frameworks (including International Financial Reporting Standards S1 and S2 (IFRS S1/S2), Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) sustainability standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)), materiality assessment, and the development of sustainability KPIs supported by robust governance and compliance processes. The role requires capability in corporate sustainability strategy design and implementation, including stakeholder engagement and change management, and the ability to apply sustainable procurement principles across organisational operations and supply chains. Experience and/or teaching capability relating to smart cities, green buildings, sustainable infrastructure and urban resilience is highly regarded, underpinned by strong systems thinking and an ability to work across interdisciplinary sustainability challenges. Your Key responsibilities will include - Contribute to research, individually and as a member of a team, and produce quality publications Make applications for external competitive research funds, individually and as a member of a team Contribute to teaching, including preparing and delivering lecturers, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and studio sessions, and marking and assessments. Develop and practice innovative teaching and learning methods. Consult with, and provide advice to, undergraduate, post graduate and HDR students Coordinate units and courses Supervise honours, Masters by Coursework, and HDR students Please refer to the Position Description for further details. What We Offer You! This Fixed Term (2 Years) | Full Time attracts a remuneration of $115,512 - $136,831 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030. As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including: Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026 Flexible work arrangements Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations