- Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa
- Full-time continuing appointment
- Toowoomba campus
This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the School of Science, Engineering and Digital Technologies at UniSQ to contribute to contemporary curriculum development and engage in applied research which addresses emerging challenges and opportunities in the electrical engineering sector.
The role will support the education of future engineers equipped to contribute to sustainable energy systems, advanced technologies, automation, and the rapidly evolving electrical and electronics industries.
UniSQ upholds a strong commitment to student-centred learning, industry engagement, regional impact, and future-focused engineering education. The University is actively investing in innovative teaching practices and research that respond to the growing demand for electrical engineers capable of driving technological advancement, energy transition, and digital transformation.
This position provides an excellent foundation for academic career development, enabling the successful candidate to strengthen their teaching and research profile, establish industry collaborations, and contribute to UniSQ’s vision as a dynamic and innovative university preparing graduates for the engineering challenges of the future.
You are passionate about engineering education and motivated by the opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers. You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, students, industry partners, and the wider community to create meaningful learning experiences and innovative research outcomes.
You are likely to be an emerging academic or industry professional with expertise in electrical engineering and a commitment to developing your teaching and research career, bringing curiosity, initiative, and a desire to make a positive contribution through both education and scholarship.
In the first 12 months, you will have the opportunity to establish yourself as a valued member of the Electrical Engineering discipline by delivering high-quality teaching into existing programs, begin to develop your research portfolio and meaningfully contribute to curriculum innovation and student success initiatives. Key contributions to the role include:
Delivering Exceptional Learning Experiences
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Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Electrical Engineering courses.
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Develop industry-aligned, contemporary curriculum.
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Create engaging, student-focused learning experiences.
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Apply digital and evidence-based teaching practices.
Building Your Research Profile
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Publish research and contribute to collaborative projects.
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Develop industry partnerships and research funding opportunities.
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Deliver research with real-world impact.
Supporting Future Researchers
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Supervise honours and higher degree research students.
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Mentor students in research and professional development.
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Contribute to the School's research culture.
Contributing to University and Industry Engagement
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Build partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies.
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Support accreditation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Champion UniSQ's reputation in engineering education.
To thrive in this role, you will require:
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A doctoral qualification, master's qualification, or equivalent professional standing in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
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Demonstrated expertise in Electrical Engineering through academic, research, or professional practice experience.
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Evidence of effective teaching or a strong capability and commitment to teaching excellence and engagement in research or professional practice within the discipline.
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Strong communication skills, paired with the ability to work collaboratively with team members and commit to UniSQ values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.
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Eligibility for membership or registration with relevant professional engineering bodies.
For further information about this role, please contact Professor John Dearnaley, Deputy Head of School (Science, Engineering and Digital Technologies) via +61 7 4631 2804 or [email protected].
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Reference Number: 0136_06/26
Location: Toowoomba campus
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $137,920 to $163,017 pa (includes salary range of $116,315 to $137,480 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.
This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.
