About The Team
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 –
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Contribute to research, individually and as a member of a team, and produce quality publications
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Make applications for external competitive research funds, individually and as a member of a team
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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.
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Develop and practice innovative teaching and learning methods.
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Consult with, and provide advice to, undergraduate, post graduate and HDR students
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Coordinate units and courses
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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:
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Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
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Flexible work arrangements
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Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
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Indigenous Language Allowance
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Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
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Employee Assistance Program
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On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information, check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
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A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
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Your most recent resume (CV)
What you’ll bring to the role:
- A PhD in an area relevant to appointment.
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Demonstrated knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks, including IFRS S1/S2, AASB sustainability standards, GRI and CDP, and the ability to translate requirements into practical, assurance-ready disclosures.
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Demonstrated capability in conducting materiality assessments and developing sustainability KPIs, including target-setting, data definition, governance and compliance processes to support consistent performance management and reporting.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and implement corporate sustainability strategy, including stakeholder engagement and change management, and experience applying sustainable procurement principles across supply chains and internal operations.
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Demonstrated understanding of sustainability in the built environment, including smart cities, green buildings, sustainable infrastructure and urban resilience, underpinned by strong systems thinking and the ability to work across interdisciplinary problem contexts.
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Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking responsibilities, work effectively as a team member and play a leadership role in teaching and learning activities.
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Demonstrated success in generating high quality independent research outputs with national recognition and a developing international profile.
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Demonstrated success in supervising honours, postgraduate and HDR students.
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Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary approaches to curriculum and pedagogy, including experience or capability in postgraduate teaching.
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Demonstrated experience and success in innovative course and program coordination and design.
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, past success in working effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, including established or emerging engagement with industry, government or community stakeholders to support applied and industry-linked learning, and the ability to take on a leadership role at the School level.
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Demonstrated high levels of written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to David Parlevliet, Dean of Engineering and Energy and quote JR105305 as the reference.
Applications Close on 19th June 206 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
