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• Deep knowledge in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a focus on climate-related applications
• Accomplished Academic with a proven track record of internationally recognised research
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart, Tasmania

About the opportunity

The School of Engineering is looking for a skilled and experienced leader in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. This person will help create new research and teaching programs focused on using engineering to tackle climate change. They will lead efforts in Climate Safe engineering, which involves innovating designs and systems that reduce emissions and help communities deal with natural disasters.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills and will help guide the school’s future direction. They will also help raise its reputation in Australia and around the world for Climate Safe engineering, which is a pioneering new thematic focus for the School of Engineering at UTAS .

The role requires deep knowledge in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering (Power Systems, Electronics, or Control Systems) Mechanical Engineering (Design, Manufacturing, or Thermo-Fluids) Civil Engineering (Structural, Geotechnical, or Water Resources)

The successful applicant will combine technical expertise with an understanding of social needs to create engineering solutions that support a safer climate.

What you’ll do:

• Make a substantial and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research of international standing, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and successfully supervise research higher degree students to completion.
• Undertake scholarly undergraduate (and if relevant postgraduate) coursework teaching of an exemplary quality.
• Provide academic leadership, particularly in building teams and fostering outstanding research and/or learning and teaching, and increasingly in supporting the career development of more junior staff.
• Lead initiatives in teaching and research that deliver successful Climate Safe outcomes

­What we’re looking for:

• A substantial record in, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved international recognition and made innovative, and sustained contributions to the field of climate focussed Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, demonstrated by a very strong record of high-quality publications, presentations at conferences and success in securing external competitive and other funding.
• A substantial record of successful research higher degree student supervision and completions.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated achievement in university-level teaching and learning.
• Proven ability as an academic leader.
• A demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective and productive links locally, nationally and internationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• An awareness of commercial and financial aspects of professional engineering, including the value of research and application of new knowledge in industry.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level D and will have a total remuneration package of up to $210,621 comprising base salary within the range of $166,014 to $180,018 plus 17% superannuation. Relocation package (including visa sponsorship) available for the ideal candidate.

Considering a move to Tasmania to take up this opportunity?

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s wild landscapes, rugged coastlines, distinctive towns, and fascinating history have something for everyone. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure such as the world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our acclaimed fresh food and beverage scene, family-run businesses, and diverse culinary experiences celebrate farm-fresh produce. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and Antarctic and across the Asia-Pacific.

How to Apply

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
• Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Tim Finnigan, Head of School Engineering, [email protected] or 03 6226 1384
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description - 501575 - Associate Professor of Engineering.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 23 November 2025, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.