About The Team

Engineering is an academic discipline within the School of Engineering and Energy. The Engineering team teach key and emerging areas of Engineering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We specialize in Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering and industrial Control & Automation Engineering. Industrial Control & Automation Engineering at Murdoch highlights a strong practical, industry-relevant learning approach, built around authentic, workshop-based activities that develop hands-on technical and professional skills. The area includes a focus on control theory and control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems, aligned with real-world design, commissioning, and implementation needs in local industry sectors. More broadly, Murdoch Engineering is nationally recognised and has a strong track record of student outcomes, including high rankings in QILT for overall quality of educational experience in Engineering. Engineering is taught at the Murdoch campus and offshore.

Your New Role!  

We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) to join our Industrial Control and Automation Engineering discipline within the School of Engineering and Energy.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised Engineering program through high-quality teaching, impactful research and industry engagement. You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contribute to curriculum innovation and help prepare graduates for careers in rapidly evolving engineering industries.

The successful candidate will have expertise in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering or a related field, with experience in areas such as control systems, industrial automation, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, mechatronics or intelligent automation.

Based at our South Street campus, this position also includes teaching at one of Murdoch University's partner institutions in China. The successful candidate will be willing and able to undertake two international teaching visits each year, typically totalling four to six months annually.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of courses and units.
• Conduct impactful research and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Engage with industry and professional stakeholders to enhance teaching and research outcomes.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate students, as appropriate to level.
• Contribute to School, College and University service activities.
• Teach at Murdoch University's partner institution in China.

Please refer to the Position Description and Duty Statement for further details.

Level B

Level C

What We Offer You!

This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of:

Lecturer Level B: $115,512 - $136,831 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.  

Senior Lecturer Level C $141,088 - $162,403 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:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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 -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A PhD in Industrial Control & Automation Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise in one or more areas including industrial automation, control systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, robotics, mechatronics or intelligent automation.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, research and student outcomes.
• Ability and willingness to undertake international teaching visits in China.
  

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.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. 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 JR105172 as the reference.

Applications Close on 26th October 2026 (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.