Academic (Level C-E) in Communication/Network Engineering

rmit; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne invites applications for an outstanding academic in Communication/Network Engineering. This continuing, full-time role may be appointed at Academic Levels C, D or E, depending on experience and track record.

The appointee will contribute to teaching, research, industry engagement and leadership. The candidate should have a strong theoretical foundation with hands-on expertise in telecommunications systems, software-defined radios, RFSoCs, and related technologies,

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field or AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in coordinating large courses and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Proven ability to lead research projects and secure external funding and collaborations.
• Advanced knowledge in designing and developing research testbeds with hardware and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Teach, research, industry engagement and academic leadership in communication and network engineering.
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to curriculum development.
• Lead and manage research projects, collaborations and external funding.

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Overview

Full-time, Continuing position

Salary Academic Level C ($146,897 - $169,387 p.a.), Level D ($176,883 - $194,868 p.a.) or Level E ($227,847 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation

Based at the Melbourne CBD campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

Teaching commitments can include offshore fly-in fly-out (FIFO) delivery.

About the Role

RMIT University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic in Communication/Network Engineering within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering. This is one continuing, full-time position that may be appointed at Academic Level C, D or E, depending on the successful candidate's experience, track record and level of appointment sought.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, industry engagement and academic leadership in areas including communication engineering, network engineering, network security, telecommunications infrastructure, wireless and space communications, 6G and beyond, and advanced communication and networking technologies.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong theoretical foundations and hands‑on expertise in the design, development, integration and validation of telecommunications systems, including capability in areas such as software‑defined radios, RFSoCs, RF and millimetre‑wave systems and devices, high‑speed signal processing, embedded system design, network simulators and emulators, network security simulators, and network testbeds such as ORAN.

The appointment level will be determined with reference to the candidate's demonstrated academic achievements, research profile, teaching capability, leadership experience and alignment with the relevant Academic Level C, D or E expectations.

To be considered for appointment at LevelC, you will have:

• An emerging nationally recognised research track record in communication engineering, networks and security, 6G and beyond, aerial and space communications, including substantial research outputs in high‑quality outlets.
• Experience in the design and development of research testbeds, integrating hardware platforms and associated software systems to test, validate, and evaluate research outcomes in practical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses and deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including curriculum development, assessment design and student‑centred learning improvements.
• Experience developing and leading high‑quality research projects, attracting external research funding, supervising higher degree by research candidates, and building productive research collaborations.

To be considered for appointment at LevelD, you will also have:

• A nationally recognised research track record with a substantial record of research outputs in high‑quality outlets and emerging international recognition.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the design and development of research testbeds, integrating hardware platforms and associated software systems to test and validate research outcomes, evaluate system performance, and demonstrate engineering concepts in practical and realistic operating environments.
• Extensive research leadership experience, including the ability to build and mentor collaborative research teams, attract and manage external research funding, and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead advancement in teaching, implement program improvements, contribute to academic governance, and support scholarly development within the discipline.

To be considered for appointment at LevelE, you will also have:

• A distinguished national and internationally recognised research profile, with evidence of eminent standing and sustained contribution to the discipline.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the design, development, and deployment of research testbeds, integrating hardware and software systems to test and validate research outcomes, demonstrate concepts in practical environments, and advance proposed solutions towards higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
• Proven ability to establish, sustain and grow research groups, centres or major research programs through external funding, partnerships and high‑impact research outputs.
• Demonstrated strategic academic leadership, including leading teaching and research excellence, contributing to School, College and University strategy, and influencing the wider professional, industry or community sector.

Qualifications

Mandatory for appointment at LevelC, D or E: PhD in a related field or approved AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

The Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering is one of RMIT's largest departments, with a strong reputation for research and innovation across photonics,