Lecturer in Power Systems Engineering

About the Role

The Lecturer specialising in Power Systems Engineering will contributing to research, teaching and professional activities in the school. The successful applicant will also, as part of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), contribute to fostering excellence in research and industry collaboration in the field of advanced energy integration.

Energy integration is one of several global social and engineering trends that will shape the solutions to the key challenges of the next decades: resource stress, climate change, megacities, urbanisation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resilience are major factors driving complexity. Advanced energy integration is an umbrella concept that encompasses activities tackled in the context of renewable energy systems and our shift to a distributed energy grid.

About you

You are dedicated and forward-thinking with expertise in Electrical or Electronics Engineering ready to contribute to a thriving academic environment. You bring a strong research experience in power systems engineering, and a passion for advancing knowledge and practice in your field.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completed a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in Electrical or Electronics engineering with significant research experience in the power systems engineering field.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality contribution to research with a focus on the integration of renewable and distributed energy technologies and their impacts on electricity supply system resilience.
• Demonstrated recent record of successfully taking a chief investigator role (often in conjunction with more experienced researchers) in funding initiatives.
• Demonstrated recent active supervision of honours and masters research projects as well as Higher Degree by Research students.
• Demonstrated recent ability to achieve teaching quality with specialist experience in areas related to power systems engineering such as microgrids, grid integration, energy storage, grid protection and stability.
• Demonstrated recent ability to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles, sharing academic service responsibilities, contributing to outcomes of internal committees, and beginning to develop external collaborations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including an inter-disciplinary way of working, capacity to build relationships and engagement with industry stakeholders.

For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.

About Us

The University of Newcastle’s School of Engineering is a nationally recognised leader in engineering education and research. As part of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, they offer innovative programs across disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical, and environmental engineering. Research tackles global challenges in collaboration with industry and government ensuring real-world impact and students who are equipped with a strong foundation in cutting-edge technologies.

The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) offers world-class facilities and a critical mass of leading researchers to undertake innovative research for new energy solutions and reduction of energy usage in the resources sector. The expansion of the industrial research precinct in 2026 will see the incorporation of the NIER precinct into the Next Generation Resources Park. This precinct will include a Modern Manufacturing Workshop, Advanced Prototyping Facility and more to provide specialist equipment and hands-on training to ensure graduates are job-ready.

What we offer

The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance for all staff, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 17% superannuation, access to salary packaging options and annual leave loading
• Generous leave entitlements
• Wellbeing and support programs
• Career development opportunities

For further information on our benefits and perks, please visit our website.

How to Apply

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
• A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF):
  • Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role and providing details of 3 referees.
  • Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as listed in the position description.
• Your CV (max. 5 pages) tailored to your discipline

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For specific position enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Adrian Wills, Interim Head of School, School of Engineering at adrian.wills@newcastle.edu.au or on 0240339206.