Position Details
* Full Time | Continuing
* Academic Level C: AU$ 138,124 - 158,885 p.a.+ 17% Super I View Position Description
* Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country /Australia
* View Candidate Brochure
About the Role:
Mechanical Engineering at Flinders University is based at the new state of the art Campus at Tonsley and the new City Campus. It has been identified as an area of growth, and the appointee will contribute to the research and teaching related activities in this area. Be part of shaping the future of mechanical engineering at Flinders University. We are seeking a passionate and accomplished academic to join the College of Science and Engineering as a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. In this position, you will inspire the next generation of mechanical engineer graduates through innovative teaching, world‑class research, and strong industry collaboration.
As a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, you will also:
* Lead and deliver innovative, student‑centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including topic coordination and curriculum development.
* Conduct high‑quality, ethical, and impactful research in mechanical engineering, particularly in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics, leading to strong publication and funding outcomes.
* Build and strengthen strategic industry and professional partnerships that enhance teaching, learning, and research collaboration.
This position is open to international candidates and relocation and visa support is available.
About You:
You are an experienced academic with a passion for mechanical engineering and a proven ability to lead, inspire, and innovate. You bring a strong track record in research, teaching, and collaboration, with a focus on creating meaningful industry impact.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
* A distinguished record of teaching excellence in higher education, including leadership in curriculum design, topic coordination, and use of digital and e‑learning technologies.
* A strong and sustained research record, supported by quality publications, competitive grant success, and postgraduate supervision.
* Proven ability to lead academic teams, mentor early career researchers, and foster a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
College of Science and Engineering
At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centered, innovative and impactful. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work‑related learning, and advanced facilities.
Why Flinders University?
At Flinders University we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity. Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
* Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
* Ninety per cent of Flinders research has been ranked at ‘world standard or above’ by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.
Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organization that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
How to Apply
* You are required to submit a CV and a two‑page Suitability Statement addressing the key position capabilities of the Position Description.
* For more information regarding this position, you can contact Professor Maziar Ramezani.
Application Deadline
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 05 Jan 2026.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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