"Advanced Manufacturing"

About Flinders University

Australia is a nation renowned for innovation, world-class academic research, and a vibrant quality of life. Flinders University, one of the country’s fastest growing and most dynamic younger universities, is at the forefront of this momentum. With a distinctive record of growth in research and deep partnerships across government and industry, Flinders University’s College of Science and Engineering is presently seeking capable and dedicated academic leaders in Advanced Manufacturing to join them as Professors (Level E) or Associate Professors (Level D).

About the Opportunity

These appointments will place you at the heart of a truly modern and ambitious research agenda. You will lead globally impactful research, education, and industry partnerships that extend Flinders University’s national and international reputation. You will have the opportunity to build new teams, secure major research funding, and collaborate widely across academia, government, and industry partners in Australia and beyond. Areas of specialisation include collaborative robotics and intelligent automation; additive manufacturing and advanced materials innovation; industrial design for sustainability, efficiency, and user-centred outcomes; energy saving, waste minimisation, and circular manufacturing; as well as data collection, analytics, and digital manufacturing systems.

With Flinders University’s world class facilities and research infrastructure to support you, you will join a vibrant, supportive community of scholars and researchers that values innovation, collaboration, excellence, and the many possibilities that tomorrow brings. Beyond the university, you will enjoy life in the beautiful city of Adelaide – safe, welcoming, historic, and rich in cultural and natural diversity. This is your chance to shape the future of advanced manufacturing at a university that celebrates leading-edge discovery and maximum impact.

About You

You are a distinguished academic with an international research profile and a reputation for leadership in advanced manufacturing. You thrive on shaping bold research agendas that push the boundaries of what is possible, having demonstrated success in assembling diverse, high-performing teams and securing the resources needed to bring ambitious visions to life. A committed educator and mentor, you take pride in supervising doctoral students and guiding colleagues, fostering the next generation of researchers and leaders. You are equally adept at providing visionary strategic leadership at scale, inspiring others with your clarity of purpose and commitment to excellence. Your research has consistently reached beyond the academy, engaging productively with industry and government partners to deliver innovations and solutions that address real-world challenges. You have a strong record of translating research into measurable outcomes, whether through innovative technologies, sustainable practices, or improved processes that shape the future of manufacturing. Most importantly, you will bring expertise that both complements and amplifies the College of Science and Engineering’s research portfolio. You will not only strengthen existing capabilities but also open new directions, forging collaborations that enhance Flinders University’s impact nationally and internationally. With vision, creativity, and determination, you will help position the College of Science and Engineering at the forefront of advanced manufacturing research, both nationally and internationally.

How to Apply

In partnership with Flinders University, Perrett Laver will conduct an international executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. For a confidential conversation, please contact Claudia Roth.

Applications can be submitted via the Perrett Laver website: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/4b9a818e-9fc8-5892-750f-3a1ca51047c5, quoting reference 8085. The deadline for applications is 9am AEST, on Monday 8th December.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.