"Professor, Structural Engineering"

• 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.

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

Applications Close: 8 Feb 2026 11.59 pm