Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering
Salary: Level B $110,236-$130,900 OR Level C $135,032-$155,698 p.a. plus 17% super (Superannuable loading maybe applicable)
Appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering

The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering undertakes teaching and research across a range of disciplines that are internationally recognised for their contribution to fundamental research. It has a number of well-established industry linkages and international partnerships. It is building a vibrant profile of interdisciplinary research, working with industry with an aim to contribute to society.

Combining civil engineering, environmental engineering and geomatics in one department creates a broad scope for our research and engineering education. Our focus is to solve infrastructure problems in a sustainable way.

About the Role

As the successful candidate, you will play a leading role in contributing to the teaching and research program in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, and to enhance interdisciplinary research within the Faculty and the University in collaboration with external organisations. You will, independently and as a member of the team, work on all four pillars of an academic career by pursuing internationally leading research, teaching and teaching innovation, engagement with industry and other partner institutions, and taking on leadership roles within the University.

You will work as a member of the Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources (EHWR) Group, which is a team of internationally recognised experts in hydrology, hydroclimate, water resources and remote sensing. We expect that the candidate strengthens the group’s research in spatially distributed hydrological modelling at regional to global scales, water resources issues under changing climate, terrestrial hydrological modelling, socio-hydrology, hydrodynamic modelling, or groundwater hydrology.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching subjects to a standard that delivers an enriched learning experience for students in the Master of Environmental Engineering and other programs 
• Conducting lectures and tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate level including engagement in teaching innovation and improvement
• Developing and innovating high quality subject materials and subject delivery, including the use of web resources
• Performing marking and assessment duties and be responsible for supervision of project marking in subjects as lecturer-in-charge 

About You

You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with University staff at all levels and to build networks with industry and other researchers, both local and international. You will have capacity to teach effectively and develop educational programs and methods across a range of subjects, in particular in the field of hydrology and water resources, including the capacity to develop and deliver seminars and lectures and contribute to other teaching activities. 

You will also have:

• A PhD in Hydrology, Water Resources, Earth System Sciences or relevant discipline
• Evidence of a leadership role with excellent ability to manage collaborative projects and research activities, involving the management of personnel, timelines and budgets
• A research track record in hydrological/water resources research or topics of global significance directly relevant to water through evidence such as publications in leading journals and conferences

Additionally at Level C, you will have:

• Capacity to develop an international funding profile
• Evidence of well-established and excellent quality research track record and leadership in hydrology and water resources
• An international reputation, evidenced through high-impact peer-reviewed and refereed journals, and invitations to speak at national and international meetings and/or leadership of nationally or internationally significant research projects

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Position Description: PD_Lvl_B_C_Hydrology.pdf

Applications close: 13 Jan 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time