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

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

Job summary

RMIT University seeks an outstanding academic in Communication/Network Engineering within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The appointment may be at Academic Level C, D or E, based on experience and achievements, with responsibilities spanning teaching, research, industry engagement and leadership in telecommunications systems and networks.

We welcome strong candidates with theory and hands‑on expertise in SD-Radios, RFSoCs, millimetre waves, embedded systems, testbeds

Qualifications

• Mandatory for appointment at Level C, D or E: PhD in a related field or approved AQF equivalency with relevant industry experience.
• Appointment subject to Working with Children and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach, research, industry engagement and academic leadership in comms and networks.
• Coordinate large courses and develop undergraduate/postgraduate curricula.
• Lead high-quality research projects, attract external funding and supervise candidates.
• Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to school strategy.

Skills

Communication engineering

Networks

Security

RF systems

Telecommunications

Embedded systems

Software-defined radios

RFSoCs

6G

Research leadership

Education

PhD or AQF equivalent with relevant industry experience

Tools

ORAN

Testbeds

Network simulators

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.

Qualifications

Mandatory for appointment at Level C, 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.

Level C

• 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.

Level D

• 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.

Level E

• 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.

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, electrification, sensors, electronic manufacturing, power and automation/control, and telecommunication systems and networks. In 2025, the department's research grant income exceeded $17 million, with nearly $65 million secured over the past five years. The Department leads major research initiatives including COMBS, the D2D manufacturing facility, COMAS and the national centre for electrification, and has strong engagement with defence and industry partners in RF systems, antennas, materials, space and wireless communications. The Department delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across electrical, power, control and automation; analog/digital, RF and microelectronics; embedded, computer and software; and communication and networks. The Department also delivers offshore teaching programs in Hong Kong and India and maintains strong industry partnerships across funded research, work-integrated learning, student placements and project co‑supervision.

Applications Close

26 Oct 2026 11.59 pm

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