• The School of Engineering is committed to enhancing gender diversity in STEM and fostering an inclusive academic culture.
• Access world class research and teaching laboratories and opportunities to form strong industry partnerships.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Engineering is a collaborative and inclusive multidisciplinary school offering education and research in a number of engineering disciplines, including biomedical, civil, environmental, mining, chemical, mechanical, electrical and electronic, and automation robotics. The School of Engineering has an established and dedicated team of teaching and research academics who are committed to excellence in education, mentoring, and real-world impact, providing undergraduate and post-graduate teaching programmes across multiple engineering disciplines. In research, the School also spans a wide range of engineering disciplines, with groups often comprising diverse, transdisciplinary teams who work closely with industry and the broader community to produce outcomes with impact.

The School of Engineering at UWA is driving an initiative to improve diversity, equity and inclusion amongst its academic staff; increased gender diversity amongst staff and students is a key priority for the School.

About the opportunity

• Deliver teaching in core civil engineering (engineering mechanics, structural analysis and design), incorporating relevant Australian standards, and support undergraduate and postgraduate course planning, development and delivery.
• Undertake high-quality scholarly research aligned with UWA priorities, including interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and contribution to research teams through student supervision, funding applications, and publications in leading international journals.
• Engage with professional bodies, industry stakeholders, and the broader community to enhance the impact and visibility of the School’s teaching and research activities.

About you

• PhD in Civil or Structural Engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrated emerging track record in developing and delivering curricula relevant to opportunity, including units aligned with Australian standards in structural design, and incorporating innovative teaching approaches, assessment strategies and learning materials.
• Demonstrated track record relative to opportunity of excellence in research with impact in an area complementary to the research being undertaken at UWA.
• Demonstrated contribution to successful competitive funding applications and ability to engage with industry and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to the School and wider University activities, including experience of public engagement activities that promote research and/or education outcomes to government, industry and the community.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description:  PD - Lecturer (523456).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Scott Draper at scott.draper@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.