"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Cost Management"

As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Cost Management at the University of Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in teaching and research. You'll inspire students through innovative learning initiatives, contribute to curriculum development, and advance your research in cost management and quantity surveying. This role offers you the chance to collaborate with industry partners and cultivate interdisciplinary research links, all while working in a world-class academic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver High-Quality Education: Develop and teach engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in cost management and quantity surveying, incorporating innovative teaching methods.
• Conduct Impactful Research: Produce high-quality publications, secure external funding, and supervise research students in your area of expertise.
• Foster Industry Connections: Cultivate research links with industry partners and professional bodies, contributing to the Faculty's engagement with the broader community.
• Contribute to Faculty Leadership: Participate in planning, committee work, and administrative tasks to support the Faculty's strategic goals.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an accomplished scholar or professional in cost management or quantity surveying, with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a proven research track record or potential.

You may also:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field or be close to completion.
• Have experience in teaching and curriculum development at the university level.
• Possess expertise in traditional construction cost-related areas and an interest in BIM technology.
• Demonstrate a record of quality research publications or industry collaborations.
• Be eligible for membership in professional bodies such as AIQS or RICS.
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being, Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning: The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is the leading educational and research institution in the Asia-Pacific region addressing the design and realisation of inhabited environments. It actively seeks to extend the linkages between education, research and practice in the built environment, and maintains excellent and extensive relationships with members of the built environment professions, government, professional associations and the wider community. The Faculty has over 200 staff and 3000 students, one third of whom are international. It is responsible for the undergraduate Bachelor of Design degree, and offers majors in architecture, landscape architecture, property, construction, and urban planning. The Faculty’s graduate school, the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), teaches accredited masters courses across the professional disciplines of Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Property, Urban Design and Urban Planning.

Be Yourself: The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants: We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring. If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know: This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential! Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents: Resume, Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience, The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description). For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. Applications close: 28 August 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. Position Description: 001259 - Lecturer-Senior Lecturer in Cost Management PD.pdf