Lecturer in Engineering - Charles Darwin University - EngineeringCareer

First listed on: 14 September 2022

Lecturer in Engineering

 

Full time, continuing contingent appointment 
Research Active Academic level A/B salary $68,536 to $123,161 
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Work within CDU's new TestLab to help develop research, partnerships and advanced manufacturing processes with defence, uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS) and aerospace industries. 

About the Position
The CDU-RMIT Industry 4.0 TestLab is a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility designed to improve the competitiveness of Australia's defence and aerospace industries. The TestLab is part of the Commonwealth Governments Industry 4.0 Testlabs pilot program, established to provide a physical space for businesses and researchers to trial, explore, and showcase Industry 4.0 technologies. The TestLab is co-funded by the Northern Territory Government and provides the research and workforce transformation to support the sustainability and growth of the Territory's aerospace and UAS sector. 

As a Lecturer in Engineering you will assist the TestLab Directors to deliver upon the research vision for the CDU-RMIT Industry 4.0 TestLab. You will coordinate and teach into the Diploma of Advanced Manufacturing, this newly created course will expose students to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber security technologies, computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing, Industry 4.0 fundamentals and project management. 

About You
To be successful, you will possess:

  • A PhD or post-graduate qualification in aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering, Applied digital technologies or advanced manufacturing
  • An emerging research profile of publications/research projects or a progress towards a research plan.
  • Demonstrated understanding of a university learning environment and equity programs and providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups.
  • Ability to contribute to the development of units/courses and student resources in response to reflective practice and application of scholarship (including for online and face to face teaching) and within the context and requirements of a quality education provider.
  • Excellent professional teamwork and communication skills, including oral, written, information communication technology (ICT) and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent the university at a range of forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders and partners, to deliver a valued service and achieve agreed outcomes.

To view the responsibilities of the role please click on the: Position Profile

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Research Active Academic Level A/B and the base salary will be in the range $68,536 to $123,161 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $80,187 to $144,098 per annum including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

  • An employer who values your contribution to build a bigger, better and stronger university
  • Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education and research
  • An enviable lifestyle within the unique and spectacular Northern Territory
  • Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
  • 17% superannuation 
  • 6 weeks of paid annual leave 
  • 20 weeks of paid parental leave, in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Recognition of prior service with another Australian University / NT Government for Long Service Leave
  • Free on-campus parking 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion please contact Professor Hamish Campbell on 08 8946 6017 or email  Hamish.Campbell@cdu.edu.au 

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our university community feels that they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected university in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community is inclusive of all our staff, students and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Monday 3 October 2022