Professor, Structural Engineering at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

219084.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Leadership, Teaching Strategies, Structural Design, Modular Systems, Prefabricated Design, Low-Carbon Materials, Mentoring, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Funding Attraction, Higher Degree Supervision, Academic Standards Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Governance Management

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: Full-time, Continuing position Salary Academic Level E ($219,084 p.a. + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University Shape the Future of Sustainable Structural Design RMIT University invites an accomplished and visionary scholar to join the Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering as Professor, Structural Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to lead research and teaching in innovative structural systems, modular and prefabricated design, high-performance, low-carbon materials, driving the next generation of resilient, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading figure in your field, you will: Lead multidisciplinary research programs and high-performing teams delivering transformative outcomes in structural design and systems innovation. Build and strengthen global research collaborations and strategic partnerships across academia, government, and industry. Inspire and mentor staff and students while embedding best-practice teaching strategies that enhance student learning and graduate outcomes. Contribute to School and College-level strategic planning and play a key role in shaping the future direction of engineering education and research at RMIT. To be successful in this position, you will meet the following Key Selection Criteria: Demonstrated ability to manage award program/s and lead program reviews. Demonstrate distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record in structural design, innovative prefabricated/modular structural systems, and high-performance and low-carbon materials. Proven ability to sustain and grow Research Groups and Centres through the attraction of external funding, leveraging external networks. Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance. Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practices in structural design of Engineering infrastructure. Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives. Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University. Demonstration of RMIT values and behavioural expectations. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment. Qualifications Mandatory: PhD in relevant field. 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 life-changing. 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. The 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 800 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. The School comprises the following Departments: Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Environmental Engineering Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering 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. 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 Science 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. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering To Apply Please click the ‘Apply’ link below and upload the following documents: Your CV A cover letter A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Associate Professor Dilan Robert via email at dilan.robert@rmit.edu.au For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description – Professor, Structural Engineering Please note: Due to the University’s end-of-year shutdown period, interviews will be scheduled after the University reopens in January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in mid to late January 2026 to confirm interview arrangements. Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. Applications Close: 16 Dec 2025 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. Find out what makes RMIT a great place to work

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary research programs and high-performing teams in structural design and systems innovation. Inspire and mentor staff and students while contributing to strategic planning in engineering education and research.