Overview:

• 2x Full-time, 4-Year Fixed Term positions available
• Salary Academic Level B ($110,868 - $131,659 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at RMIT’s Melbourne CBD campus, with potential work at other campuses or industry partner sites as required

About the Roles
Lecturer in Structural Engineering – Prefabricated Concrete Systems
This role will focus on advancing the design, fabrication, and performance of prefabricated concrete structures with an emphasis on structural efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effective construction techniques. The successful candidate will work on an ARC-funded research project and contribute to the development of next-generation high-performance materials and topologically optimized structural designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in prefabricated concrete design, additive manufacturing, and structural optimization.
• Develop sustainable and eco-friendly fabrication methods to enhance structural performance.
• Publish high-impact research and attract external research funding.
• Deliver engaging and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise higher degree by research (HDR) students in relevant fields.
• Establish and maintain strong industry collaborations in the field of structural engineering.

To be successful for this position, you will have (but are not limited to):

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in concrete material behavior, structural design, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with topological optimization and digital fabrication techniques (e.g., 3D concrete printing).
• Strong research track record, including publications in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals
• Ability to deliver impactful teaching and develop curriculum content aligned with industry needs.

Lecturer in Fire Safety Engineering – Timber and Composite Structures
This role will focus on fire safety performance in timber and composite structures, with a particular emphasis on large-scale fire testing, fire dynamics, and computational modelling. The successful candidate will support a major ARC-funded project investigating fire-resistant engineered timber systems for sustainable construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on fire safety engineering, fire testing, and timber composite behaviour under fire conditions.
• Conduct mid- to large-scale fire testing and contribute to the development of fire-resistant construction materials.
• Utilise fire dynamics simulators and computational models to assess fire spread and mitigation strategies.
• Teach and develop course materials in fire safety engineering and civil engineering disciplines.
• Supervise HDR students and provide mentorship for emerging researchers.
• Engage with industry partners and regulatory bodies to enhance fire safety standards.

To be successful for this position, you will have (but are not limited to):

• PhD in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field.
• Expertise in fire testing, fire dynamics, and performance-based fire safety design.
• Experience in numerical modelling of fire behaviour using computational tools (e.g., Fire Dynamics Simulator).
• Strong publication record in fire safety research and related fields.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality teaching materials in fire engineering and related subjects.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the STEM College
The STEM College holds a leading position in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, and to support collaboration across all areas of STEM. The STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 25,000 students. Our vibrant research community attracts funding from a range of government and industry sources in support of high impact research that transforms industries, shapes lives and communities. The College offers higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and lifechanging. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
School of Engineering

The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and 7000 students, including 750 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our industry partnerships. Our industry partners range from small companies to multinational organisations and we work together on translating our research into impact for our partners and the wider community. In 2024, the School transitioned to the following Departments:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering

This transition to Departments forms part of a new strategic direction for the School. This will see an increasing emphasis on engagement with industry and other external partners. The School is developing new industry led degrees, where our students learn whilst working for companies, as well as innovation hubs where we will co-locate industry partners, our research teams and our undergraduate students.
Over the next three to five years the School of Engineering will support these new strategic plans through investments in new facilities. This will include reimaging our teaching laboratories, where we will use new digital technologies to enhance the student experience, as well as research labs where partnerships with industry will enable us to maintain leading research facilities. The STEM College is also developing plans for a large new budling in the Melbourne City Campus, and the School of Engineering is expected to take significant space in this new building.
RMIT is a global university and the School of Engineering has students and research partners across South East Asia and Europe. This includes two campuses in Vietnam, as well as partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore and we recently entered into a partnership with the Birla Institute of Technology and in India. The School also has a research centre in Barcelona, which provides access to European funding and industry partners. The School will continue to grow our international activities with the aim of becoming a globally connected School that translates technologies and training across continents.
School of Engineering - RMIT University
To Apply
Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for your desired position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
Applicants to indicate their preferred position(s) in their cover letter (Structural Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering, or both).
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Associate Professor Dilan Robert via email
dilan.robert@rmit.edu.au
For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham – Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email
jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au
Position Description – Lecturer in Structural Engineering – Prefabricated Concrete Systems
Position Description - Lecturer in Fire Safety Engineering – Timber and Composite Structures
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Applications Close:
10 Mar 2025 11.59 pm
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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in prefabricated concrete design, additive manufacturing, and structural optimization.
• Develop sustainable and eco-friendly fabrication methods to enhance structural performance.
• Publish high-impact research and attract external research funding.
• Deliver engaging and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise higher degree by research (HDR) students in relevant fields.
• Establish and maintain strong industry collaborations in the field of structural engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on fire safety engineering, fire testing, and timber composite behaviour under fire conditions.
• Conduct mid- to large-scale fire testing and contribute to the development of fire-resistant construction materials.
• Utilise fire dynamics simulators and computational models to assess fire spread and mitigation strategies.
• Teach and develop course materials in fire safety engineering and civil engineering disciplines.
• Supervise HDR students and provide mentorship for emerging researchers.
• Engage with industry partners and regulatory bodies to enhance fire safety standards